Libby Hill — Summits 41.7 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS North Pownal Quadrangle · GNIS 569532
41.7 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Pownal topographic quadrangle, Libby Hill is a summit recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Pownal 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Libby Hill in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 569532). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Libby Hill sits at 43.98072° N, 70.18948° W (DMS 43°58′51″ N, 70°11′22″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Libby Hill itself. The ones closest to Libby Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie Hill | North Pownal | — | 0.6 mi |
| Woodbury Hill | Lewiston | — | 4.4 mi |
| Whites Hill | Lisbon Falls North | — | 5.3 mi |
| Christian Hill | Minot | — | 6.3 mi |
| Robinson Mountain | Lewiston | — | 6.8 mi |
| Apple Sass Hill | Lewiston | — | 7.2 mi |
| Pride Hill | Minot | — | 7.4 mi |
| Laurel Hill | Lewiston | — | 7.8 mi |
| Shaker Hill | Minot | — | 8.7 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Lewiston | — | 8.8 mi |
Features on the USGS North Pownal Quadrangle
The North Pownal 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Libby Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Lauraffe Ledge | Benches | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Libby Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Runaround Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Talking Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Gerrish Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Runaround Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Tryon Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 4.6 mi |
| Bibber Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 4.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 41.7 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Libby Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 72 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.981°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Libby Hill track the nearby Bowie Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Libby Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Lauraffe Ledge | Benches | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Libby Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Runaround Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| House Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Libby Hill located?
Libby Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 41.7 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Pownal topographic quadrangle.
How far is Libby Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 41.7 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Libby Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Libby Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569532 on the North Pownal quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Libby Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 70 other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33140479.