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Metallak Pond — Lakes 28.6 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Metallak Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 571190
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Metallak Mountain quadrangle, the lake known as Metallak Pond sits 28.6 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Metallak Pond as a lake on the Metallak Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 571190. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Metallak Pond sits at 44.81807° N, 70.81434° W (DMS 44°49′05″ N, 70°48′52″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Metallak Pond itself. The ones closest to Metallak Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Richardson Lake | Metallak Mountain | 2.8 mi |
| Pond in the River | Middle Dam | 6.8 mi |
| Sunday Pond | Middle Dam | 6.9 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Middle Dam | 7.1 mi |
| Fox Pond | Middle Dam | 7.4 mi |
| C Pond | B Pond | 7.7 mi |
| East Richardson Ponds | Richardson Pond | 8.1 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 8.1 mi |
| Pepperpot Pond | Richardson Pond | 8.3 mi |
| Long Pond | Middle Dam | 8.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Metallak Mountain Quadrangle
The Metallak Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Metallak Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icicle Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Metallak Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Metallak Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Metallak Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Bemis Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Upper Richardson Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Black Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Whitneys Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 28.6 miles (north) and you reach Metallak Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 49 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.818°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Metallak Pond track the nearby Icicle Brook stream (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Metallak Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icicle Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Metallak Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Metallak Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Metallak Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Metallak Pond located?
Metallak Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 28.6 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Metallak Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Metallak Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.6 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Metallak Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Metallak Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571190 on the Metallak Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Metallak Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 156 other lakes in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33288956.