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Mud Pond — Lakes 34.6 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Farmington Quadrangle · GNIS 571899
34.6 miles northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Farmington topographic quadrangle, Mud Pond is a lake recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Farmington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mud Pond in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 571899). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mud Pond sits at 44.71114° N, 70.23310° W (DMS 44°42′40″ N, 70°13′59″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mud Pond itself. The ones closest to Mud Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ballard Pond | Farmington | 0.6 mi |
| Drury Pond | Farmington | 0.6 mi |
| Grants Pond | Mount Blue | 1.9 mi |
| Holman Pond | Mount Blue | 2.5 mi |
| Jessie Pond | Mount Blue | 2.7 mi |
| Varnum Pond | Farmington | 3.9 mi |
| Day Mountain Pond | Strong | 4.6 mi |
| Nash Pond | Strong | 6 mi |
| Mount Blue Pond | Phillips | 6.2 mi |
| Hills Pond | Mount Blue | 6.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Quadrangle
The Farmington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Mud Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Drury Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Staples Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Porter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Gus Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Henry Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Patriots Peak | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Winter Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Barker Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Cowen Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 34.6 miles northeast (bearing NE) of Mud Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 59 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. Being this far north (lat 44.711°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mud Pond track the nearby Ballard Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mud Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Drury Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Staples Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Porter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Edes Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mud Pond located?
Mud Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 34.6 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mud Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 59 minutes, 34.6 miles northeast (bearing NE) 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 571899 on the Farmington 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 Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 97 other lakes in Franklin County, Maine.