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Mud Pond — Swamps 15.6 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle · GNIS 571945
Catalogued on the USGS Waterford Flat quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Mud Pond — a swamp — lies 15.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571945, Mud Pond is recorded as a swamp on the USGS Waterford Flat quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mud Pond sits at 44.21229° N, 70.62506° W (DMS 44°12′44″ N, 70°37′30″ W).
Other swamps in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 16 swamps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mud Pond itself. The ones closest to Mud Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baker Bog | Waterford Flat | 2.9 mi |
| Witt Swamp | Norway | 3.3 mi |
| Town Farm Swamp | Waterford Flat | 4.6 mi |
| Bearce Bog | Norway | 6.3 mi |
| Harlan Swamp | Casco | 7.2 mi |
| College Swamp | Casco | 9.5 mi |
| Coon Road Swamp | Casco | 10.1 mi |
| Middle Brook Bog | Casco | 11.3 mi |
| Waterfowl Marsh | East Stoneham | 12.2 mi |
| Long Meadows | Casco | 12.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Waterford Flat Quadrangle
The Waterford Flat 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Mud Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holt Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Herrick Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Baker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Mills Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| McWain Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Baker Bog | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| McWain Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| McIntire Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Newcomb Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 27-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mud Pond — 15.6 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.212°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mud Pond track the nearby Round Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mud Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Jim Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Little Pennesseewassee Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Sand Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Isaiah Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mud Pond located?
Mud Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.6 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Waterford Flat topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mud Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 27 minutes, 15.6 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mud Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mud Pond as a swamp, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571945 on the Waterford Flat quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mud Pond?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
How many other swamps are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 15 other swamps in Oxford County, Maine.