Ladd Pond — Lakes 46.3 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Somerset County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 569297
Within Somerset County, Maine, on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle, the lake known as Ladd Pond sits 46.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Somerset County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Ladd Pond as a lake on the Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/025), under Feature ID 569297. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ladd Pond sits at 44.62290° N, 69.90063° W (DMS 44°37′22″ N, 69°54′02″ W).
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Ladd Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrill Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Martin Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Hampshire Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2 mi |
| Mount Philip | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Watson Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Rome Trout Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| French Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Ram Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 46.3 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Ladd Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 79 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.623°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ladd Pond track the nearby Beech Hill summit (1.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ladd Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Hill | Summits | Somerset County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Morrill Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Pattee Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Martin Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Hilton Brook | Streams | Somerset County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ladd Pond located?
Ladd Pond is in Somerset County, Maine, approximately 46.3 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ladd Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.3 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ladd Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ladd Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569297 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ladd Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.