Mud Pond — Lakes 42.7 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Purgatory Quadrangle · GNIS 571888
Catalogued on the USGS Purgatory quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Mud Pond — a lake — lies 42.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571888, Mud Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Purgatory quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mud Pond sits at 44.19892° N, 69.97495° W (DMS 44°11′56″ N, 69°58′30″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Pond | Purgatory | 1.3 mi |
| Little Purgatory Pond | Purgatory | 1.7 mi |
| Buker Pond | Purgatory | 2.2 mi |
| Loon Pond | Purgatory | 3.3 mi |
| Jimmy Pond | Purgatory | 3.3 mi |
| Mud Pond | Purgatory | 3.4 mi |
| Cochnewagon Lake | Monmouth | 4.1 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Purgatory | 4.1 mi |
| Annabessacook Lake | Winthrop | 4.8 mi |
| Lily Pond | Winthrop | 5.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury Hills | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Jock Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Dismal Swamp | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Woodbury Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Maple Ridge Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Little Purgatory Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Blue Bell Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Green Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Scott Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 73-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mud Pond — 42.7 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.199°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mud Pond track the nearby Woodbury Hills summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mud Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury Hills | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Jock Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Dismal Swamp | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Dilnow Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Woodbury Pond | Reservoirs | Kennebec County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mud Pond located?
Mud Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 42.7 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 73 minutes, 42.7 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 571888 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.
Wikidata: Q33293114.