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Allen Hill — Summits 21.7 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Canton Quadrangle · GNIS 561187
Catalogued on the USGS Canton quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Allen Hill — a summit — lies 21.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561187, Allen Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Canton quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/04/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Allen Hill sits at 44.47384° N, 70.35924° W (DMS 44°28′26″ N, 70°21′33″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trask Mountain | Canton | — | 1.4 mi |
| Thorne Mountain | Canton | — | 1.7 mi |
| Dunn Ledge | Canton | — | 2.5 mi |
| Browns Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 2.6 mi |
| McCollister Hill | Canton | — | 2.7 mi |
| Poland Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 2.9 mi |
| Thompson Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 2.9 mi |
| Fish Hill | Canton | — | 3 mi |
| Burnt Hill | East Dixfield | — | 3.1 mi |
| The Saddleback | Worthley Pond | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Canton Quadrangle
The Canton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Allen Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Trask Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Ludden Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Thorne Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Dunn Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| McCollister Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Childs Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Fish Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Whitney Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 37-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Allen Hill — 21.7 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.474°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Allen Hill track the nearby Thomas Brook stream (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Allen Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Worthley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Trask Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Ludden Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Thorne Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Allen Hill located?
Allen Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Canton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Allen Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.7 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) 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 561187 on the Canton 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: Q33136184.