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Mud Pond — Lakes 27.1 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Mechanic Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 571885
Catalogued on the USGS Mechanic Falls quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Mud Pond — a lake — lies 27.1 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571885, Mud Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Mechanic Falls 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 44.09489° N, 70.45422° W (DMS 44°05′42″ N, 70°27′15″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Green Pond | Mechanic Falls | 0.5 mi |
| Frog Pond | Mechanic Falls | 1.2 mi |
| Hogan Pond | Mechanic Falls | 1.6 mi |
| Whitney Pond | Mechanic Falls | 1.9 mi |
| Dyer Ice Pond | Casco | 4.7 mi |
| Pleasant Lake | Casco | 5.3 mi |
| Barnett Pond | Oxford | 5.4 mi |
| Moose Pond | Norway | 6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Oxford | 6.6 mi |
| Little Pond | Norway | 7.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Green Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Pigeon Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Dean Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hogan Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Haynes Cove | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hayes Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Whitney Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Lunt Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 46-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mud Pond — 27.1 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 (44.095°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mud Pond track the nearby Tiger Hill summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mud Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Green Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Pigeon Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Dean Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mud Pond located?
Mud Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 27.1 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 46 minutes, 27.1 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 571885 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 Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 156 other lakes in Oxford County, Maine.