1977 Map of Metallak Mountain

About this map

Metallak Mountain and Elephant Mountain anchor this orthophotoquad, which uses aerial imagery taken in late 1977 to show the wooded terrain of Oxford County. The imagery reveals the stark contrast between the dense forest cover and the large, interconnected water bodies of the Rangeley Lakes region. To the north, the expanse of Mooselookmeguntic Lake is visible, while the western edge is defined by the shoreline of Richardson Lake. Small, interior water features like Metallak Pond and the drainage of Mosquito Brook appear as dark, reflective shapes against the textured canopy. This map captures the region at a time when the landscape remained largely undeveloped, characterized by the South Arm of Richardson Lake and the steep, timbered slopes of the surrounding peaks.