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Mud Pond — Lakes 32.8 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Hiram Quadrangle · GNIS 571883
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Hiram quadrangle, the lake known as Mud Pond sits 32.8 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mud Pond as a lake on the Hiram topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 571883. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mud Pond sits at 43.93101° N, 70.75847° W (DMS 43°55′52″ N, 70°45′30″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Pond | Hiram | 0.9 mi |
| Walden Pond | Hiram | 1.7 mi |
| Granger Pond | Hiram | 2.3 mi |
| Lily Pond | Hiram | 2.4 mi |
| Perley Pond | North Sebago | 2.6 mi |
| Little Pond | Hiram | 3.5 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Hiram | 3.8 mi |
| Burbank Pond | Hiram | 3.9 mi |
| Bryant Pond | Hiram | 3.9 mi |
| Boston Pond | Hiram | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Hiram Quadrangle
The Hiram 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Mud Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Walden Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Granger Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Tear Cap | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Barker Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Moose Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Dragon Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Fessenden Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 32.8 miles (south) and you reach Mud Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 56 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.931°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 32.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mud Pond track the nearby Middle Pond lake (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mud Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hancock Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Blackburn Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Wrights Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mud Pond located?
Mud Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 32.8 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Hiram topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mud Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.8 miles south (bearing S) 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 571883 on the Hiram 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.