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Upper Richardson Lake — Lakes 29.3 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Metallak Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 577652
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Metallak Mountain quadrangle, the lake known as Upper Richardson Lake sits 29.3 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Oxford County, Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Upper Richardson Lake as a lake on the Metallak Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 577652. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Upper Richardson Lake sits at 44.82439° N, 70.87084° W (DMS 44°49′28″ N, 70°52′15″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Upper Richardson Lake itself. The ones closest to Upper Richardson Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Metallak Pond | Metallak Mountain | 2.8 mi |
| Sunday Pond | Middle Dam | 4.4 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Middle Dam | 4.4 mi |
| Fox Pond | Middle Dam | 4.7 mi |
| Pond in the River | Middle Dam | 5.2 mi |
| Long Pond | Middle Dam | 5.7 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 6 mi |
| Skunk Pond | Middle Dam | 6 mi |
| Bigelow Pond | Middle Dam | 6.4 mi |
| Pepperpot Pond | Richardson Pond | 6.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Metallak Mountain Quadrangle
The Metallak Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Upper Richardson Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Metallak Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Metallak Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Black Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Whitneys Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Metallak Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Icicle Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Metallak Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Bailey Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing N out of Bethel for 29.3 miles (north) and you reach Upper Richardson Lake; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 50 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.824°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 29.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Upper Richardson Lake track the nearby Rand Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Upper Richardson Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rand Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Metallak Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Metallak Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| The Narrows | Other Natural Features | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Upper Richardson Lake located?
Upper Richardson Lake is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 29.3 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Metallak Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Upper Richardson Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.3 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Upper Richardson Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Upper Richardson Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577652 on the Metallak Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Upper Richardson Lake?
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: Q129697165.