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Mud Pond — Lakes 26.1 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn West Quadrangle · GNIS 571891
Catalogued on the USGS Lake Auburn West quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Mud Pond — a lake — lies 26.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571891, Mud Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Lake Auburn West 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 44.24069° N, 70.31454° W (DMS 44°14′26″ N, 70°18′52″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| South Pond | Buckfield | 3.3 mi |
| Swan Pond | Buckfield | 5.7 mi |
| Northeast Pond | Buckfield | 7.2 mi |
| Little Bear Pond | Buckfield | 7.9 mi |
| Barnett Pond | Oxford | 8.1 mi |
| Mud Pond | Oxford | 8.2 mi |
| Cushman Pond | West Sumner | 8.9 mi |
| Bunganock Pond | Canton | 10.2 mi |
| Little Labrador Pond | Worthley Pond | 11.1 mi |
| Hogan Pond | Mechanic Falls | 11.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snell Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Allen Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bicknell Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Gauthier Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Whitman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Brighton Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 45-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mud Pond — 26.1 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 (44.241°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mud Pond track the nearby Snell Hill summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mud Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snell Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Martin Stream | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Allen Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mud Pond located?
Mud Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 26.1 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 45 minutes, 26.1 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 571891 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 Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 156 other lakes in Oxford County, Maine.