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Mud Pond — Lakes 10.3 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Greenwood Quadrangle · GNIS 571892
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Greenwood quadrangle, the lake known as Mud Pond sits 10.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mud Pond as a lake on the Greenwood topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 571892. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mud Pond sits at 44.29367° N, 70.64961° W (DMS 44°17′37″ N, 70°38′59″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Furlong Pond | Greenwood | 1.9 mi |
| Oversett Pond | Greenwood | 2.8 mi |
| Hutchinson Pond | Greenwood | 3.2 mi |
| Speck Ponds | Greenwood | 3.3 mi |
| Indian Pond | Greenwood | 4.2 mi |
| Paine Pond | West Paris | 5 mi |
| Papoose Pond | Waterford Flat | 5.3 mi |
| Bird Pond | Norway | 5.7 mi |
| Chalk Pond | East Stoneham | 5.8 mi |
| Round Pond | Norway | 5.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Greenwood Quadrangle
The Greenwood 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Mud Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noyes Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Patch Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sanborn River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hicks Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| The Nubble | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Carter Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Furlong Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Niles Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Oversett Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 10.3 miles (southeast) and you reach Mud Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 18 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.294°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 10.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mud Pond track the nearby Noyes Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mud Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noyes Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Patch Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sanborn River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hicks Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| The Nubble | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mud Pond located?
Mud Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 10.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Greenwood topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mud Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 18 minutes, 10.3 miles southeast (bearing SE) 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 571892 on the Greenwood 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.
Wikidata: Q33293139.