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Allen Hill — Summits 23.0 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Norway Quadrangle · GNIS 561185
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Norway quadrangle, the summit known as Allen Hill sits 23.0 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Allen Hill as a summit on the Norway topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 561185. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Allen Hill sits at 44.13848° N, 70.51011° W (DMS 44°08′19″ N, 70°30′36″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Allen Hill itself. The ones closest to Allen Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley Hill | Casco | — | 1.5 mi |
| Canada Hill | Casco | — | 2.2 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Casco | — | 2.5 mi |
| Rock-O-Dundee Hill | Oxford | — | 2.8 mi |
| Lovejoy Hill | Norway | — | 3.3 mi |
| Andrews Hill | Norway | — | 3.3 mi |
| Brett Hill | Norway | — | 3.3 mi |
| Whitney Hill | Oxford | — | 3.4 mi |
| Horse Hill | Norway | — | 3.4 mi |
| Sam Rowe Hill | Oxford | — | 3.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Norway Quadrangle
The Norway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Allen Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Farm Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Webber Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Sargent Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Lombard Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Moose Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Lovejoy Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Andrews Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Bearce Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Brett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Horse Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 23.0 miles (southeast) and you reach Allen Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 39 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.138°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 23.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Allen Hill track the nearby Greeley Hill summit (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Allen Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Town Farm Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Wardwell Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Webber Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| The Bar | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Allen Hill located?
Allen Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 23.0 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Norway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Allen Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 39 minutes, 23.0 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Allen Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Allen Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561185 on the Norway quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Allen Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 437 other summits in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33136179.