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Mud Pond — Lakes 34.9 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Rangeley Quadrangle · GNIS 571905
34.9 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Rangeley 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 Rangeley 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 571905). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mud Pond sits at 44.89888° N, 70.64071° W (DMS 44°53′56″ N, 70°38′27″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Pond | Rangeley | 0.3 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Houghton | 1.9 mi |
| Long Pond | Saddleback Mountain | 2.1 mi |
| Sandy River Ponds | Saddleback Mountain | 4 mi |
| Long Pond | Houghton | 4.2 mi |
| Sabbath Day Pond | Houghton | 4.2 mi |
| Witham Bog | Jackson Mountain | 4.3 mi |
| Little Swift River Pond | Jackson Mountain | 4.3 mi |
| Maxie Pond | Houghton | 4.3 mi |
| Witham Pond | Jackson Mountain | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Rangeley Quadrangle
The Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Mud Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Beaver Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Mountain Pond Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Greenvale Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Haines Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Martin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Nile Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Maneskootuk Island | Islands | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| South Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Rangeley Lake | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 34.9 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of Mud Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 60 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 44.899°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 34.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mud Pond track the nearby Mountain Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mud Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Beaver Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Haley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mud Pond located?
Mud Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 34.9 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mud Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 34.9 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 571905 on the Rangeley 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.