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Mud Pond — Lakes 13.4 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 581140
Catalogued on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Mud Pond — a lake — lies 13.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581140, Mud Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mud Pond sits at 44.23521° N, 70.92190° W (DMS 44°14′07″ N, 70°55′19″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Pond | Center Lovell | 1.1 mi |
| Little Pond | Speckled Mountain | 1.2 mi |
| Moose Pond | Center Lovell | 1.8 mi |
| Noah Eastman Pond | Center Lovell | 2.1 mi |
| Shell Pond | Center Lovell | 2.5 mi |
| Bradley Pond | North Waterford | 3 mi |
| Farrington Pond | Center Lovell | 4 mi |
| Trout Pond | North Waterford | 4.8 mi |
| Five Kezar Ponds | North Waterford | 5.8 mi |
| Weymouth Pond | North Waterford | 6 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Mud Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe McKeen Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Gammon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Rattlesnake Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Stiles Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sheep Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Upper Bay | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 23-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mud Pond — 13.4 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.235°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mud Pond track the nearby Joe McKeen Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mud Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe McKeen Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Gammon Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Rattlesnake Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mud Pond located?
Mud Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mud Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 23 minutes, 13.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) 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 581140 on the Center Lovell 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.