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Mud Pond — Lakes 29.4 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 571884
29.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle, Mud Pond is a lake recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mud Pond in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 571884). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mud Pond sits at 44.07033° N, 70.42178° W (DMS 44°04′13″ N, 70°25′18″ W).
Other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 44 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mud Pond itself. The ones closest to Mud Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tripp Pond | Mechanic Falls | 1.3 mi |
| Estes Bog | Mechanic Falls | 3.6 mi |
| Middle Range Pond | Mechanic Falls | 3.6 mi |
| Upper Range Pond | Mechanic Falls | 4.7 mi |
| Worthley Pond | Minot | 5.2 mi |
| Hawkes Pond | Oxford | 5.4 mi |
| Shaker Bog | Gray | 5.7 mi |
| Taylor Pond | Minot | 7.5 mi |
| Lake Andrews | Lewiston | 11.2 mi |
| Little Wilson Pond | Lake Auburn West | 11.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle
The Mechanic Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 48 catalogued natural features alongside Mud Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tripp Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Raspberry Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Pigeon Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Cousins Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| White Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Megquier Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Potash Cove | Bays | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 29.4 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Mud Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 50 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.070°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mud Pond track the nearby Tripp Pond lake (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mud Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tripp Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Raspberry Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Pigeon Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Cousins Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mud Pond located?
Mud Pond is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 29.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mechanic Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mud Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.4 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 571884 on the Mechanic Falls 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 Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 43 other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine.