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Ballard Pond — Lakes 35.2 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Farmington Quadrangle · GNIS 561550
Catalogued on the USGS Farmington quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Ballard Pond — a lake — lies 35.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561550, Ballard Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Farmington quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ballard Pond sits at 44.71848° N, 70.22659° W (DMS 44°43′07″ N, 70°13′36″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ballard Pond itself. The ones closest to Ballard Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Farmington | 0.6 mi |
| Drury Pond | Farmington | 1.2 mi |
| Grants Pond | Mount Blue | 1.8 mi |
| Jessie Pond | Mount Blue | 2.4 mi |
| Holman Pond | Mount Blue | 2.8 mi |
| Day Mountain Pond | Strong | 4.2 mi |
| Varnum Pond | Farmington | 4.5 mi |
| Nash Pond | Strong | 5.5 mi |
| Mount Blue Pond | Phillips | 6.2 mi |
| Clearwater Pond | New Sharon | 7 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Quadrangle
The Farmington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Ballard Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staples Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Porter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Drury Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Patriots Peak | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Gus Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Henry Mitchell Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Winter Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Cowen Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Barker Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 60-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Ballard Pond — 35.2 miles northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.718°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ballard Pond track the nearby Staples Pond reservoir (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ballard Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staples Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Porter Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Drury Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Patriots Peak | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ballard Pond located?
Ballard Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 35.2 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ballard Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.2 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ballard Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ballard Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561550 on the Farmington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ballard Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 97 other lakes in Franklin County, Maine.