Ward Pond — Lakes 49.2 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Quadrangle · GNIS 577827
49.2 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Belgrade topographic quadrangle, Ward Pond is a lake recorded in Kennebec County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “lake in the United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Belgrade 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Ward Pond in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 577827). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ward Pond sits at 44.41571° N, 69.79218° W (DMS 44°24′57″ N, 69°47′32″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ward Pond itself. The ones closest to Ward Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lily Bay | Belgrade | 1.6 mi |
| Joe Pond | Belgrade | 1.6 mi |
| Penney Pond | Belgrade | 1.9 mi |
| Doctors Pond | Belgrade | 2 mi |
| Gould Pond | Belgrade | 2.1 mi |
| Fairbanks Pond | Belgrade | 2.6 mi |
| Tyler Pond | Belgrade | 2.6 mi |
| Stuart Pond | Belgrade | 4 mi |
| Messalonskee Lake | Belgrade | 4.3 mi |
| Hamilton Pond | Belgrade | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Quadrangle
The Belgrade 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Ward Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sidney Bog | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Lily Bay | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Joe Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Penney Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Doctors Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Birch Island | Islands | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Gould Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Fairbanks Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Tyler Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Belgrade Stream | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 49.2 miles east (bearing E) of Ward Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 84 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. At this latitude (44.416°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Ward Pond track the nearby Great Sidney Bog swamp (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ward Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sidney Bog | Swamps | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Lily Bay | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Joe Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Penney Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Doctors Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ward Pond located?
Ward Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 49.2 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ward Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.2 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ward Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ward Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577827 on the Belgrade quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ward Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 63 other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33319681.