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Mud Pond — Lakes 27.4 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle · GNIS 571889
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, on the USGS Lake Auburn West quadrangle, the lake known as Mud Pond sits 27.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mud Pond as a lake on the Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/001), under Feature ID 571889. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mud Pond sits at 44.21987° N, 70.29802° W (DMS 44°13′12″ N, 70°17′53″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Little Wilson Pond | Lake Auburn West | 1.2 mi |
| Sandy Bottom Pond | Lake Auburn West | 1.8 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lake Auburn West | 1.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lake Auburn West | 1.9 mi |
| Black Pond | Lake Auburn West | 1.9 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lake Auburn West | 2.2 mi |
| Round Pond | Lake Auburn East | 3.3 mi |
| Lard Pond | Lake Auburn East | 3.4 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Buckfield | 3.9 mi |
| Jersey Bog | Buckfield | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle
The Lake Auburn West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Mud Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gauthier Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Little Wilson Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Snell Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sandy Bottom Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Brighton Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ESE out of Bethel for 27.4 miles (east-southeast) and you reach Mud Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 47 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.220°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mud Pond track the nearby Gauthier Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mud Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gauthier Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Little Wilson Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Snell Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sandy Bottom Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mud Pond located?
Mud Pond is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 27.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Auburn West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mud Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 47 minutes, 27.4 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 571889 on the Lake Auburn West 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.