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Allen Stream — Streams 31.6 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Turner Center Quadrangle · GNIS 561199
Catalogued on the USGS Turner Center quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Allen Stream — a stream — lies 31.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561199, Allen Stream is recorded as a stream on the USGS Turner Center quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Allen Stream sits at 44.28368° N, 70.17144° W (DMS 44°17′01″ N, 70°10′17″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.24146° N, 70.15867° W (DMS 44°14′29″ N, 70°09′31″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 62 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Allen Stream itself. The ones closest to Allen Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nezinscot River | Turner Center | 0.6 mi |
| Red Brook | Turner Center | 2.7 mi |
| House Brook | Turner Center | 4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Buckfield | 4.6 mi |
| Lively Brook | Buckfield | 4.8 mi |
| Bradford Brook | Lake Auburn East | 5.1 mi |
| Dead River | Turner Center | 5.7 mi |
| Keith Brook | Turner Center | 6 mi |
| Blanchard Stream | Buckfield | 6 mi |
| Martin Stream | Buckfield | 6.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Turner Center Quadrangle
The Turner Center 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Allen Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griswold Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Nezinscot River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Sand Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Little Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Quaker Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Monument Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 54-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Allen Stream — 31.6 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.284°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Allen Stream track the nearby Griswold Island (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Allen Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griswold Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Nezinscot River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Fairview Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Sand Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Little Ram Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Allen Stream located?
Allen Stream is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 31.6 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Turner Center topographic quadrangle.
How far is Allen Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 54 minutes, 31.6 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Allen Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Allen Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561199 on the Turner Center quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Allen Stream?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 61 other streams in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q34641227.