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Mud Pond — Lakes 33.8 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Madrid Quadrangle · GNIS 571903
Catalogued on the USGS Madrid quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Mud Pond — a lake — lies 33.8 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571903, Mud Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Madrid quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mud Pond sits at 44.84437° N, 70.48790° W (DMS 44°50′40″ N, 70°29′16″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stetson Pond | Madrid | 0.6 mi |
| Harvey Pond | Jackson Mountain | 1 mi |
| Lufkin Pond | Madrid | 1.3 mi |
| Pearl Pond | Madrid | 1.3 mi |
| Perry Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 2.3 mi |
| Winslow Pond | Redington | 2.9 mi |
| South Pond | Jackson Mountain | 3.8 mi |
| Bog Pond | Madrid | 3.8 mi |
| Little Saddleback Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 4.3 mi |
| Witham Pond | Jackson Mountain | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Madrid Quadrangle
The Madrid 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Mud Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stetson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Crossman Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Lufkin Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Pearl Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Rowe Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Saddleback Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Jont Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| South Branch Sandy River | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Bear Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 58-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mud Pond — 33.8 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.844°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 33.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mud Pond track the nearby Stetson Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mud Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stetson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Crossman Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Harvey Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Lufkin Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Pearl Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mud Pond located?
Mud Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 33.8 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Madrid topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mud Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 33.8 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) 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 571903 on the Madrid 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.