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Mud Pond — Lakes 28.9 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle · GNIS 571890
28.9 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lake Auburn West 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 Lake Auburn West 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 571890). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mud Pond sits at 44.22636° N, 70.26092° W (DMS 44°13′35″ N, 70°15′39″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Bottom Pond | Lake Auburn West | 0.3 mi |
| Black Pond | Lake Auburn West | 0.3 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lake Auburn West | 0.3 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lake Auburn West | 1.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lake Auburn West | 1.9 mi |
| Little Wilson Pond | Lake Auburn West | 2 mi |
| Lard Pond | Lake Auburn East | 2.5 mi |
| Round Pond | Lake Auburn East | 2.5 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Buckfield | 3.3 mi |
| Crystal Pond | Buckfield | 3.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Bottom Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Gauthier Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Snell Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Little Wilson Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Dillingham Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 28.9 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Mud Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 49 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 (44.226°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mud Pond track the nearby Sandy Bottom Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mud Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Bottom Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Gauthier Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mud Pond located?
Mud Pond is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 28.9 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 49 minutes, 28.9 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 571890 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.