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Mud Pond — Lakes 23.7 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Umbagog Lake South Quadrangle · GNIS 868649
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Umbagog Lake South quadrangle, the lake known as Mud Pond sits 23.7 miles northwest 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 Umbagog Lake South topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 868649. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mud Pond sits at 44.66010° N, 71.10865° W (DMS 44°39′36″ N, 71°06′31″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 2.8 mi |
| Mud Pond Lake | Milan | 4.7 mi |
| Sessions Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 5.4 mi |
| Munn Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 6.4 mi |
| Success Pond | Success Pond | 6.9 mi |
| Moose Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 7.7 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 7.7 mi |
| Umbagog Lake | Umbagog Lake North | 7.8 mi |
| Rock Pond | Teakettle Ridge | 8.2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Dummer Ponds | 8.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Umbagog Lake South Quadrangle
The Umbagog Lake South 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Mud Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Roundtop Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Roundtop Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Cambridge Black Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Hampshire Hills | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Sargent Cove | Bays | Coos County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Mollidgewock Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 4.4 mi |
| Big Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 5.2 mi |
| Thurston Cove | Bays | Coos County, NH | 5.3 mi |
| Tidswell Point | Capes | Coos County, NH | 5.6 mi |
| Dead Cambridge River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 5.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 23.7 miles (northwest) and you reach Mud Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 41 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.660°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 23.7 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mud Pond track the nearby Little Roundtop Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mud Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Roundtop Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Roundtop Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Cambridge Black Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Double Top Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mud Pond located?
Mud Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 23.7 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Umbagog Lake South topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mud Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 41 minutes, 23.7 miles northwest (bearing NW) 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 868649 on the Umbagog Lake South 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.