Allen Pond — Lakes 44.3 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 561195
44.3 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle, Allen Pond is a lake recorded in York County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Allen Pond in York County, Maine (FIPS 23/031), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561195). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Allen Pond sits at 43.77257° N, 70.93251° W (DMS 43°46′21″ N, 70°55′57″ W).
Other lakes in York County, Maine
York County, ME contains 11 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Allen Pond itself. The ones closest to Allen Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Pond | Cornish | 3.3 mi |
| Spruce Pond | Cornish | 3.7 mi |
| Long Pond | Cornish | 3.8 mi |
| Champion Pond | West Newfield | 4 mi |
| Noahs Pond | Limerick | 4.7 mi |
| Haley Pond | Limerick | 7 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Limerick | 9.2 mi |
| Foss Ponds | Limington | 12.5 mi |
| Dollar Pond | Steep Falls | 12.7 mi |
| Wards Pond | Steep Falls | 13.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Kezar Falls Quadrangle
The Kezar Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Allen Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| South River | Streams | York County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Kezar Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Plain Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Collomy Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Ossipee River Reservoir | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Mine Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 44.3 miles south (bearing S) of Allen Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 76 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.773°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Allen Pond track the nearby Churchill Hill summit (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Allen Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| South River | Streams | York County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Kezar Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Allen Pond located?
Allen Pond is in York County, Maine, approximately 44.3 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Kezar Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Allen Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.3 miles south (bearing S) 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 561195 on the Kezar Falls 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 York County, Maine?
GNIS lists 10 other lakes in York County, Maine.