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South Arm Lower Richardson Lake — Bays 24.4 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Metallak Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 575748
24.4 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Metallak Mountain topographic quadrangle, South Arm Lower Richardson Lake is a bay recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “bay in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Metallak Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places South Arm Lower Richardson Lake in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a bay in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 575748). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
South Arm Lower Richardson Lake sits at 44.75506° N, 70.85174° W (DMS 44°45′18″ N, 70°51′06″ W).
Other bays in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 21 bays catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting South Arm Lower Richardson Lake itself. The ones closest to South Arm Lower Richardson Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spaulding Cove | Middle Dam | 4.5 mi |
| Halfmoon Cove | Middle Dam | 6.8 mi |
| Sunday Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 8.1 mi |
| Cranberry Cove | Middle Dam | 8.3 mi |
| Glassby Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 8.7 mi |
| B Brook Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 8.8 mi |
| Tyler Cove | Umbagog Lake South | 8.8 mi |
| Spillman Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 8.9 mi |
| Sturtevant Cove | Umbagog Lake North | 9 mi |
| West Arm Upper Richardson Lake | Richardson Pond | 9.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Metallak Mountain Quadrangle
The Metallak Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside South Arm Lower Richardson Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bailey Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Metallak Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Icicle Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Elephant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Metallak Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Upper Richardson Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.9 mi |
| Metallak Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.9 mi |
| Bemis Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 4.9 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 24.4 miles north (bearing N) of South Arm Lower Richardson Lake. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 42 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.755°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 24.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at South Arm Lower Richardson Lake track the nearby Bailey Point cape (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to South Arm Lower Richardson Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Bailey Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Black Cat Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Spirt Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| C Bluff Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Arm Lower Richardson Lake located?
South Arm Lower Richardson Lake is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 24.4 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Metallak Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is South Arm Lower Richardson Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 42 minutes, 24.4 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is South Arm Lower Richardson Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies South Arm Lower Richardson Lake as a bay, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 575748 on the Metallak Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit South Arm Lower Richardson Lake?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other bays are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 20 other bays in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q49392539.