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Mud Pond — Lakes 36.0 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Lancaster Quadrangle · GNIS 868646
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Lancaster quadrangle, the lake known as Mud Pond sits 36.0 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mud Pond as a lake on the Lancaster topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 868646. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/28/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mud Pond sits at 44.39176° N, 71.51814° W (DMS 44°23′30″ N, 71°31′05″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mud Pond itself. The ones closest to Mud Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Cherry Pond | Lancaster | 0.8 mi |
| Cherry Pond | Lancaster | 1.2 mi |
| Hazens Pond | Twin Mountain | 2.5 mi |
| Weed Pond | Lancaster | 3.2 mi |
| Weeks Pond | Lancaster | 3.8 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Lancaster | 4.4 mi |
| Blood Pond | Lancaster | 4.4 mi |
| Martin Meadow Pond | Lancaster | 5.6 mi |
| Clark Pond | Gilman | 5.6 mi |
| Richardson Pond | Twin Mountain | 6.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Lancaster Quadrangle
The Lancaster 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Mud Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Cherry Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Cherry Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bray Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Weed Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Garland Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Weeks Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Stalbird Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Blood Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 36.0 miles (west) and you reach Mud Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 62 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.392°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mud Pond track the nearby Little Cherry Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mud Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Cherry Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Cherry Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bray Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Priscilla Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mud Pond located?
Mud Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.0 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lancaster topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mud Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.0 miles west (bearing W) 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 868646 on the Lancaster 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 Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 98 other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q73326146.