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Allen Bog — Lakes 42.4 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Windham Quadrangle · GNIS 561176
Within Cumberland County, Maine, on the USGS North Windham quadrangle, the lake known as Allen Bog sits 42.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Cumberland County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Allen Bog as a lake on the North Windham topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/005), under Feature ID 561176. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Allen Bog sits at 43.86665° N, 70.37813° W (DMS 43°52′00″ N, 70°22′41″ W).
Other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 47 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Allen Bog itself. The ones closest to Allen Bog:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Bay | Raymond | 1.9 mi |
| Mud Ponds | North Windham | 3.1 mi |
| Tarkill Pond | North Windham | 3.1 mi |
| Collins Pond | North Windham | 3.4 mi |
| Pettingill Pond | North Windham | 3.5 mi |
| Chaffin Pond | North Windham | 3.5 mi |
| Little Duck Pond | Cumberland Center | 4.2 mi |
| Farwell Bog | Raymond | 4.3 mi |
| Crystal Lake | Gray | 4.4 mi |
| Notched Pond | Raymond | 5.9 mi |
Features on the USGS North Windham Quadrangle
The North Windham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 58 catalogued natural features alongside Allen Bog. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knight Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Boody Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Glantz Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Ollie Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hall Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Horse Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Hall Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bass Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Clubhouse Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Hall Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1948 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 42.4 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Allen Bog; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 73 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.867°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Allen Bog track the nearby Knight Hill summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Allen Bog
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knight Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Boody Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Adams Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Thayer Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Glantz Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Allen Bog located?
Allen Bog is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 42.4 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Windham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Allen Bog from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.4 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Allen Bog?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Allen Bog as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561176 on the North Windham quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Allen Bog?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 46 other lakes in Cumberland County, Maine.