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Mud Pond — Lakes 21.8 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Oxford Quadrangle · GNIS 564214
Catalogued on the USGS Oxford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Mud Pond — a lake — lies 21.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564214, Mud Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Oxford quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mud Pond sits at 44.19056° N, 70.46504° W (DMS 44°11′26″ N, 70°27′54″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mud Pond itself. The ones closest to Mud Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnett Pond | Oxford | 1.5 mi |
| Whitney Pond | Mechanic Falls | 5 mi |
| Hogan Pond | Mechanic Falls | 5.2 mi |
| Bird Pond | Norway | 5.9 mi |
| Green Pond | Mechanic Falls | 6.2 mi |
| Moose Pond | Norway | 6.6 mi |
| Little Pond | Norway | 6.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Mechanic Falls | 6.6 mi |
| Paine Pond | West Paris | 6.8 mi |
| South Pond | Buckfield | 6.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Oxford Quadrangle
The Oxford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Mud Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Thomas Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Noble Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Barnett Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hall Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Sam Rowe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Dunham Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Brett Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Durrell Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Singepole Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 37-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mud Pond — 21.8 miles southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.191°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mud Pond track the nearby Whitney Hill summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mud Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Thomas Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Noble Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Barnett Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hall Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mud Pond located?
Mud Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.8 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Oxford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mud Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.8 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mud Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mud Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 564214 on the Oxford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit 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.
Wikidata: Q33293132.