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Little Mud Pond — Lakes 38.2 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle · GNIS 569926
Catalogued on the USGS Oquossoc quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Little Mud Pond — a lake — lies 38.2 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569926, Little Mud Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Oquossoc quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Mud Pond sits at 44.95768° N, 70.81781° W (DMS 44°57′28″ N, 70°49′04″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Mud Pond itself. The ones closest to Little Mud Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwin Pond | Oquossoc | 1.9 mi |
| Cupsuptic Lake | Oquossoc | 2.4 mi |
| East Richardson Ponds | Richardson Pond | 4.1 mi |
| Pepperpot Pond | Richardson Pond | 5.3 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 7.3 mi |
| Fox Pond | Lincoln Pond | 7.7 mi |
| Little Beaver Pond | Richardson Pond | 7.7 mi |
| Johns Pond | Kennebago | 7.9 mi |
| Sunday Pond (historical) | Richardson Pond | 8.8 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Middle Dam | 9.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Oquossoc Quadrangle
The Oquossoc 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Little Mud Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowley Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Stony Batter Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Griffin Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Echo Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Turner Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Lunch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Spots Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Johnson Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Eagle Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Browns Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 66-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Little Mud Pond — 38.2 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.958°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 38.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Mud Pond track the nearby Bowley Rock rock pillar (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Mud Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowley Rock | Pillars | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Stony Batter Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Griffin Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Echo Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Turner Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Mud Pond located?
Little Mud Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 38.2 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oquossoc topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Mud Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.2 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Mud Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Mud Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569926 on the Oquossoc quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Mud Pond?
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.