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Richs Mountain — Summits 29.7 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Livermore Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 574180
Catalogued on the USGS Livermore Falls quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Richs Mountain — a summit — lies 29.7 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574180, Richs Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Livermore Falls quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Richs Mountain sits at 44.42117° N, 70.18751° W (DMS 44°25′16″ N, 70°11′15″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Richs Mountain itself. The ones closest to Richs Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 0.6 mi |
| Jug Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 2.6 mi |
| Ford Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 2.7 mi |
| Hackett Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 2.8 mi |
| Shackley Hill | Canton | — | 3.5 mi |
| Hamlin Hill | Canton | — | 4.1 mi |
| Butter Hill | Turner Center | — | 4.7 mi |
| Moose Hill | Livermore Falls | — | 5.1 mi |
| Torry Hill | Turner Center | — | 5.4 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Wayne | — | 6.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Livermore Falls Quadrangle
The Livermore Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Richs Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Fish Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bartlett Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Hunton Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Jug Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Ford Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Clay Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Hackett Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 51-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Richs Mountain — 29.7 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.421°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Richs Mountain track the nearby Oak Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Richs Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Fish Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bartlett Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Richs Mountain located?
Richs Mountain is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 29.7 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Livermore Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Richs Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 29.7 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Richs Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Richs Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574180 on the Livermore Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Richs Mountain?
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: Q33145323.