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Allen Mountain — Summits 11.9 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 580914
11.9 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle, Allen Mountain is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Waterford 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 580914). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/04/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Allen Mountain sits at 44.23447° N, 70.81829° W (DMS 44°14′04″ N, 70°49′06″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weymouth Hill | North Waterford | — | 0.6 mi |
| Whitehouse Hill | North Waterford | — | 0.8 mi |
| Pine Hill | North Waterford | — | 0.9 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | North Waterford | — | 0.9 mi |
| Foster Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.1 mi |
| Harding Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.6 mi |
| Baldpate | North Waterford | — | 1.7 mi |
| Skillings Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.9 mi |
| Flat Hill | North Waterford | — | 1.9 mi |
| Kenniston Hill | North Waterford | — | 2 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Allen Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Weymouth Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Whitehouse Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Weymouth Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| McDaniels Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Foster Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Cushman Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Whitney Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Proctor Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 11.9 miles south (bearing S) of Allen Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 20 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.234°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 11.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Allen Mountain track the nearby Trout Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Allen Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Weymouth Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Whitehouse Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Weymouth Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Allen Mountain located?
Allen Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 11.9 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Allen Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 20 minutes, 11.9 miles south (bearing S) 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 580914 on the North Waterford 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: Q33136202.