Mud Pond — Lakes 45.3 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 571886
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Purgatory quadrangle, the lake known as Mud Pond sits 45.3 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mud Pond as a lake on the Purgatory topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 571886. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mud Pond sits at 44.15632° N, 69.94092° W (DMS 44°09′23″ N, 69°56′27″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mud Pond itself. The ones closest to Mud Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loon Pond | Purgatory | 0.8 mi |
| Buker Pond | Purgatory | 2.1 mi |
| Sand Pond | Purgatory | 2.2 mi |
| Jimmy Pond | Purgatory | 2.7 mi |
| Upper Pleasant Pond | Purgatory | 3.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Purgatory | 3.4 mi |
| Little Purgatory Pond | Purgatory | 4 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Purgatory | 4.1 mi |
| Cochnewagon Lake | Monmouth | 7.3 mi |
| Lily Pond | Winthrop | 7.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Purgatory Quadrangle
The Purgatory 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Mud Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Loon Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Springer Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Ashford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Buker Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Lunts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Black Ash Swamp | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Dennis Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Jimmy Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 45.3 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Mud Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 78 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.156°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mud Pond track the nearby Mill Pond reservoir (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mud Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Loon Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Springer Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Ashford Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Buker Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mud Pond located?
Mud Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 45.3 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Purgatory topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mud Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.3 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) 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 571886 on the Purgatory 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 Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 63 other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine.