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Allen Mountain — Summits 16.7 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Worthley Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 561192
16.7 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Worthley Pond topographic quadrangle, Allen Mountain is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America (GNIS ID = 561192)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Worthley Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Allen Mountain in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561192). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Allen Mountain sits at 44.42909° N, 70.45290° W (DMS 44°25′45″ N, 70°27′10″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Allen Mountain itself. The ones closest to Allen Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 0.9 mi |
| Benson Hill | Worthley Pond | — | 1.3 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 2.1 mi |
| Ragged Jack Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 2.3 mi |
| The Saddleback | Worthley Pond | — | 2.9 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Worthley Pond | — | 2.9 mi |
| Speckled Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Worthley Pond | — | 3 mi |
| Thompson Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 3.2 mi |
| Browns Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Worthley Pond Quadrangle
The Worthley Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Allen Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Benson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Russell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Ragged Jack Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| The Saddleback | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Thompson Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 16.7 miles east (bearing E) of Allen Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 29 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.429°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Allen Mountain track the nearby Black Mountain summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Allen Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Benson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Russell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Allen Mountain located?
Allen Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 16.7 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Worthley Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Allen Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 29 minutes, 16.7 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Allen Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Allen Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561192 on the Worthley Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Allen Mountain?
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: Q33136206.