Libby Hill — Summits 41.1 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 569530
Catalogued on the USGS Kezar Falls quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Libby Hill — a summit — lies 41.1 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569530, Libby Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Kezar Falls quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/25/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Libby Hill sits at 43.81840° N, 70.92256° W (DMS 43°49′06″ N, 70°55′21″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Libby Hill itself. The ones closest to Libby Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fork Hill | Kezar Falls | — | 2.1 mi |
| Stacy Hill | Kezar Falls | — | 2.5 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Kezar Falls | — | 2.8 mi |
| Devils Den | Kezar Falls | — | 3.2 mi |
| Pine Hill | Brownfield | — | 4.2 mi |
| Bill Merrill Mountain | Cornish | — | 4.2 mi |
| Gould Mountain | Cornish | — | 4.5 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Cornish | — | 5 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Brownfield | — | 5.2 mi |
| Robbins Hill | Cornish | — | 5.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle
The Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Libby Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Spectacle Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Chapman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Ossipee River Reservoir | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Ossipee River Reservoir | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Stanley Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Fork Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Ridlon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 70-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Libby Hill — 41.1 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.818°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Libby Hill track the nearby Black Lake reservoir (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Libby Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Spectacle Ponds | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Chapman Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Ossipee River Reservoir | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Libby Hill located?
Libby Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 41.1 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Libby Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 41.1 miles south (bearing S) 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 569530 on the Kezar Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Libby Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 437 other summits in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33140488.