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1984 Map of Metallak Mtn

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Metallak Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The western Maine wilderness of Oxford County is defined here by the high ridgelines and interconnected glacial lakes of the Rangeley region. The rugged spine of Bemis Mountain and Elephant Mountain dominates the landscape, serving as a backdrop for the iconic Appalachian Trail as it traverses the southern sector of the map. This 1984 survey highlights the remote character of Township C and Bemis Township D, where logging roads and trails provide the primary access to the interior.

Water plays a central role in the local geography, with the expansive Mooselookmeguntic Lake in the north and the connected basins of Upper Richardson Lake and Lower Richardson Lake to the west. Small seasonal settlements like South Arm and Mosquito mark the limited human footprint on the shores, while landforms such as Toothaker Island and Black Point remain distinct landmarks for those navigating these historical waterways.