Wards Pond — Lakes 45.4 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 577832
Within York County, Maine, on the USGS Steep Falls quadrangle, the lake known as Wards Pond sits 45.4 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake in Maine”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within York County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Wards Pond as a lake on the Steep Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/031), under Feature ID 577832. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wards Pond sits at 43.75375° N, 70.66742° W (DMS 43°45′13″ N, 70°40′03″ W).
Other lakes in York County, Maine
York County, ME contains 11 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Wards Pond itself. The ones closest to Wards Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dollar Pond | Steep Falls | 1.9 mi |
| Foss Ponds | Limington | 4.9 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | Limerick | 6.6 mi |
| Haley Pond | Limerick | 6.6 mi |
| Noahs Pond | Limerick | 8.9 mi |
| Long Pond | Cornish | 9.5 mi |
| Spruce Pond | Cornish | 9.7 mi |
| West Pond | Cornish | 10.2 mi |
| Allen Pond | Kezar Falls | 13.3 mi |
| Champion Pond | West Newfield | 13.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Steep Falls Quadrangle
The Steep Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Wards Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Millpond | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Pickpole Swamp | Swamps | York County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Horne Pond | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Strout Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Dollar Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Cold Bowling Spring | Springs | York County, ME | 2 mi |
| Tucker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Town Farm Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Quaker Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing S out of Bethel for 45.4 miles (south) and you reach Wards Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 78 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.754°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Wards Pond track the nearby Horse Pond Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wards Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse Pond Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Webster Millpond | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hamlin Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Pickpole Swamp | Swamps | York County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Horne Pond | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wards Pond located?
Wards Pond is in York County, Maine, approximately 45.4 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Steep Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wards Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.4 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wards Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wards Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577832 on the Steep Falls quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Wards Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in York County, Maine?
GNIS lists 10 other lakes in York County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33319690.