Mud Pond — Reservoirs 42.7 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 868653
42.7 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle, Mud Pond is a reservoir recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “dam in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Diamond Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mud Pond in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 868653). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/18/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mud Pond sits at 44.90280° N, 71.30296° W (DMS 44°54′10″ N, 71°18′11″ W).
Other reservoirs in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 30 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mud Pond itself. The ones closest to Mud Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Abeniki | Dixville Notch | 2.2 mi |
| Lake Gloriette | Dixville Notch | 2.4 mi |
| Farm Pond | Dixville Notch | 2.4 mi |
| Lime Pond | Bunnell Mountain | 9.4 mi |
| Shehan Pond | Magalloway Mountain | 9.5 mi |
| Akers Pond | Errol | 10 mi |
| Phillips Pond | Dixville Notch | 10.2 mi |
| Trio Pond | Dummer Ponds | 13.5 mi |
| Little Bog Pond | Percy Peaks | 14.4 mi |
| Stratford Bog Pond | Stratford | 16.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle
The Diamond Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Mud Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Dyck Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Keazer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mud Pond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Sugar Hill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Moose Pond (historical) | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Nathan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Sanguinary Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Lake Abeniki | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Abeniki Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 42.7 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Mud Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 73 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 44.903°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mud Pond track the nearby Van Dyck Mountain summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mud Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Dyck Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Keazer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mud Pond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Sugar Hill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mud Pond located?
Mud Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 42.7 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mud Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.7 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 reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868653 on the Diamond Pond 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 reservoirs are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 29 other reservoirs in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34896537.