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Metallak Mountain — Summits 26.4 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Metallak Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 571189
Catalogued on the USGS Metallak Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Metallak Mountain — a summit — lies 26.4 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571189, Metallak Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Metallak Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Metallak Mountain sits at 44.78555° N, 70.83110° W (DMS 44°47′08″ N, 70°49′52″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Metallak Mountain itself. The ones closest to Metallak Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant Mountain | Metallak Mountain | — | 2.9 mi |
| Black Cat Mountain | Andover | — | 3.7 mi |
| C Bluff Mountain | Andover | — | 4.2 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Andover | — | 5.2 mi |
| Moose Mountain | Middle Dam | — | 5.5 mi |
| Sawyer Mountain | Andover | — | 5.5 mi |
| Hall Mountain | Andover | — | 5.8 mi |
| Johnson Mountain | Middle Dam | — | 6.7 mi |
| Wyman Mountain | Andover | — | 7.3 mi |
| Dunham Hill | Ellis Pond | — | 7.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Metallak Mountain Quadrangle
The Metallak Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Metallak Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icicle Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bailey Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Bailey Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| South Arm Lower Richardson Lake | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Metallak Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Elephant Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Metallak Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Metallak Stream | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Bemis Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 45-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Metallak Mountain — 26.4 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.786°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Metallak Mountain track the nearby Icicle Brook stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Metallak Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Icicle Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bailey Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Bailey Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| South Arm Lower Richardson Lake | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Metallak Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Metallak Mountain located?
Metallak Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 26.4 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Metallak Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Metallak Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.4 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Metallak Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Metallak Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571189 on the Metallak Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Metallak Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 437 other summits in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33141145.