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Metallak Stream — Streams 29.4 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Metallak Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 571191
29.4 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Metallak Mountain topographic quadrangle, Metallak Stream is a stream recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Metallak Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Metallak Stream in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 571191). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Metallak Stream sits at 44.82783° N, 70.85452° W (DMS 44°49′40″ N, 70°51′16″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.80389° N, 70.78806° W (DMS 44°48′14″ N, 70°47′17″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 296 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Metallak Stream itself. The ones closest to Metallak Stream:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Metallak Brook | Metallak Mountain | 0.3 mi |
| Rand Brook | Middle Dam | 1.1 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Metallak Mountain | 2.1 mi |
| Icicle Brook | Metallak Mountain | 2.8 mi |
| Bailey Brook | Metallak Mountain | 4.3 mi |
| Blackcat Brook | Middle Dam | 4.9 mi |
| Birch Brook | Middle Dam | 5.9 mi |
| Mill Brook | Richardson Pond | 6 mi |
| Fish Pond Brook | Richardson Pond | 6.2 mi |
| Ash Brook | Middle Dam | 6.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Metallak Mountain Quadrangle
The Metallak Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Metallak Stream. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metallak Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Upper Richardson Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Black Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mosquito Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Metallak Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Whitneys Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Icicle Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Metallak Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Bailey Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 29.4 miles north (bearing N) of Metallak Stream. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 50 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. Being this far north (lat 44.828°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 29.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Metallak Stream track the nearby Metallak Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Metallak Stream
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metallak Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Upper Richardson Lake | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Rand Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Black Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Metallak Stream located?
Metallak Stream is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 29.4 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Metallak Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Metallak Stream from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.4 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Metallak Stream?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Metallak Stream as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571191 on the Metallak Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Metallak Stream?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 295 other streams in Oxford County, Maine.