Allen Hill — Summits 46.1 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Augusta Quadrangle · GNIS 561186
46.1 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Augusta topographic quadrangle, Allen Hill is a summit recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Augusta 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Allen Hill in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561186). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Allen Hill sits at 44.36649° N, 69.85746° W (DMS 44°21′59″ N, 69°51′27″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Allen Hill itself. The ones closest to Allen Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monks Hill | Winthrop | — | 1.3 mi |
| Lithgow Hill | Augusta | — | 3.7 mi |
| Granite Hill | Augusta | — | 4.3 mi |
| Meadow Hill | Augusta | — | 5.4 mi |
| Howard Hill | Augusta | — | 5.5 mi |
| Lord Hill | Belgrade | — | 7.4 mi |
| Hornbeam Mountain | Readfield | — | 8.9 mi |
| Bowen Hill | Readfield | — | 9.3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Fayette | — | 10.1 mi |
| Mount Winnebago | Fayette | — | 10.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Augusta Quadrangle
The Augusta 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 17 catalogued natural features alongside Allen Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sidney Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Tanning Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Rockwood Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Stone Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Lithgow Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Granite Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 4.3 mi |
| Bog Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Hallowell Recreation Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 5.2 mi |
| Meadow Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 5.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 46.1 miles east (bearing E) of Allen Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 79 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.366°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Allen Hill track the nearby Shed Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Allen Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shed Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Monks Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Spring Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sidney Bog Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Tyler Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Allen Hill located?
Allen Hill is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 46.1 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Augusta topographic quadrangle.
How far is Allen Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.1 miles east (bearing E) 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 561186 on the Augusta quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Allen Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 45 other summits in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33136177.