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Metallak Island — Islands 26.6 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Umbagog Lake South Quadrangle · GNIS 873201
26.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Umbagog Lake South topographic quadrangle, Metallak Island is a island recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Umbagog Lake South 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Metallak Island in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a island in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 873201). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Metallak Island sits at 44.74505° N, 71.04341° W (DMS 44°44′42″ N, 71°02′36″ W).
Other islands in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 8 islands catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Metallak Island itself. The ones closest to Metallak Island:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Island | Umbagog Lake South | 0.8 mi |
| Blake Island | Umbagog Lake South | 0.8 mi |
| Big Island | Umbagog Lake South | 1.6 mi |
| Seven Islands | Teakettle Ridge | 6.8 mi |
| Wentworth Island | Teakettle Ridge | 10.1 mi |
| Evans Island | Shelburne | 23.8 mi |
| Buck Island | Berlin | 25.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Umbagog Lake South Quadrangle
The Umbagog Lake South 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Metallak Island. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bear Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Blake Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Tyler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Tidswell Point | Capes | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Thurston Cove | Bays | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Dead Cambridge River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Sargent Cove | Bays | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Hampshire Hills | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.2 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1939 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 26.6 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Metallak Island. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 46 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access. Being this far north (lat 44.745°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Metallak Island track the nearby Tyler Point cape (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Metallak Island
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Point | Capes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Tyler Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Bear Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Blake Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Tyler Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Metallak Island located?
Metallak Island is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Umbagog Lake South topographic quadrangle.
How far is Metallak Island from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 26.6 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Metallak Island?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Metallak Island as a island, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873201 on the Umbagog Lake South quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Metallak Island?
Late May through early October, when the water is safe for small-boat access.
How many other islands are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 7 other islands in Coos County, New Hampshire.