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Lake Metalak — Lakes 33.4 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 868408
Catalogued on the USGS Dixville Notch quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Lake Metalak — a lake — lies 33.4 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868408, Lake Metalak is recorded as a lake on the USGS Dixville Notch quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Lake Metalak sits at 44.75310° N, 71.25953° W (DMS 44°45′11″ N, 71°15′34″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Lake Metalak itself. The ones closest to Lake Metalak:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bragg Pond | Dixville Notch | 1 mi |
| Long Pond | Errol | 1.2 mi |
| Millsfield Pond | Dixville Notch | 1.3 mi |
| Rock Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 1.7 mi |
| Moose Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 2.2 mi |
| Signal Pond | Errol | 2.6 mi |
| Sweat Pond | Errol | 3.2 mi |
| Munn Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 3.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Dummer Ponds | 3.8 mi |
| Dummer Ponds | Dummer Ponds | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle
The Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Lake Metalak. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bragg Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| West Inlet | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Millsfield Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| The Bog | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| North Inlet | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Owlhead Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Number Three Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Mount Kelsey | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.3 mi |
| Nelson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.3 mi |
| Watkinson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 57-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Lake Metalak — 33.4 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.753°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 33.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Lake Metalak track the nearby Mount Patience summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Lake Metalak
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Patience | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Bragg Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Long Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| West Inlet | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Millsfield Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lake Metalak located?
Lake Metalak is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 33.4 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Lake Metalak from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.4 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Lake Metalak?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Lake Metalak as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868408 on the Dixville Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Lake Metalak?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 98 other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire.