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Allen Pond — Lakes 33.4 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn East Quadrangle · GNIS 561196
Catalogued on the USGS Lake Auburn East quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Allen Pond — a lake — lies 33.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lagoon in Adroscoggin County, Maine”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561196, Allen Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Lake Auburn East quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Allen Pond sits at 44.22851° N, 70.16067° W (DMS 44°13′43″ N, 70°09′38″ W).
Other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 44 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Allen Pond itself. The ones closest to Allen Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deane Pond | Lake Auburn East | 1.1 mi |
| Little Sabattus Pond | Lake Auburn East | 1.7 mi |
| Berry Pond | Lake Auburn East | 1.8 mi |
| Daggett Bog | Lake Auburn East | 3.3 mi |
| Island Pond | Monmouth | 3.8 mi |
| Bonny Pond | Monmouth | 4.3 mi |
| Lard Pond | Lake Auburn East | 4.5 mi |
| Round Pond | Lake Auburn East | 4.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lake Auburn West | 5 mi |
| Sandy Bottom Pond | Lake Auburn West | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Auburn East Quadrangle
The Lake Auburn East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Allen Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Deane Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Sabattus Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Berry Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Bradford Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Daggett Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Glenrock Spring | Springs | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
| Poplar Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Lard Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 57-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Allen Pond — 33.4 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.229°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Allen Pond track the nearby Clark Mountain summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Allen Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Deane Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Little Sabattus Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Berry Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Allen Pond located?
Allen Pond is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 33.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Auburn East topographic quadrangle.
How far is Allen Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.4 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Allen Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Allen Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561196 on the Lake Auburn East quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Allen Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 43 other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33226115.