Maloy Mountain — Summits 49.1 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Limington Quadrangle · GNIS 570690
49.1 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Limington topographic quadrangle, Maloy Mountain is a summit recorded in York 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 Limington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Maloy Mountain in York County, Maine (FIPS 23/031), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 570690). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Maloy Mountain sits at 43.69678° N, 70.69841° W (DMS 43°41′48″ N, 70°41′54″ W).
Other summits in York County, Maine
York County, ME contains 25 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Maloy Mountain itself. The ones closest to Maloy Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Mountain | Limerick | — | 4.3 mi |
| Town Farm Hill | Steep Falls | — | 4.5 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Limerick | — | 4.9 mi |
| Cannon Hill | Limerick | — | 5 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Steep Falls | — | 5.2 mi |
| Watson Mountain | Limerick | — | 5.3 mi |
| Hoyt Mountain | Limerick | — | 5.5 mi |
| Hosac Mountain | Cornish | — | 5.6 mi |
| Towle Mountain | Limerick | — | 5.8 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Cornish | — | 6 mi |
Features on the USGS Limington Quadrangle
The Limington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 7 catalogued natural features alongside Maloy Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foss Ponds | Lakes | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Swetts Meadow | Swamps | York County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Hamlin Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 3 mi |
| Little Ossipee River | Streams | York County, ME | 3 mi |
| Horse Pond Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 49.1 miles south (bearing S) of Maloy Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 84 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.697°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Maloy Mountain track the nearby Foss Ponds lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Maloy Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foss Ponds | Lakes | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Swetts Meadow | Swamps | York County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Hamlin Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 3 mi |
| Little Ossipee River | Streams | York County, ME | 3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Maloy Mountain located?
Maloy Mountain is in York County, Maine, approximately 49.1 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Limington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Maloy Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.1 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Maloy Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Maloy Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570690 on the Limington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Maloy Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in York County, Maine?
GNIS lists 24 other summits in York County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33140899.