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Mud Pond — Lakes 11.3 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS North Waterford Quadrangle · GNIS 581141
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS North Waterford quadrangle, the lake known as Mud Pond sits 11.3 miles south 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 North Waterford topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 581141. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mud Pond sits at 44.24184° N, 70.78038° W (DMS 44°14′31″ N, 70°46′49″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Proctor Pond | North Waterford | 0.8 mi |
| Whitney Pond | North Waterford | 0.9 mi |
| Weymouth Pond | North Waterford | 1.4 mi |
| Little Papoose Pond | East Stoneham | 1.6 mi |
| Chalk Pond | East Stoneham | 1.7 mi |
| Trout Pond | North Waterford | 2.3 mi |
| Kneeland Pond | East Stoneham | 2.6 mi |
| Five Kezar Ponds | North Waterford | 2.8 mi |
| Papoose Pond | Waterford Flat | 3.4 mi |
| Mosquito Pond | East Stoneham | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS North Waterford Quadrangle
The North Waterford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 57 catalogued natural features alongside Mud Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Warren Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Proctor Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Whitney Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Baldpate | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Weymouth Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Weymouth Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Trout Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 11.3 miles (south) and you reach Mud Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 19 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.242°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 11.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mud Pond track the nearby Mill Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mud Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Warren Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Proctor Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sawin Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Whitney Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mud Pond located?
Mud Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 11.3 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Waterford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mud Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 19 minutes, 11.3 miles south (bearing S) 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 581141 on the North Waterford 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.