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Wards Pond — Reservoirs 28.7 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle · GNIS 577833
28.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle, Wards Pond is a reservoir recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “lake in the United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Wards Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 577833). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/05/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Wards Pond sits at 44.01029° N, 70.97263° W (DMS 44°00′37″ N, 70°58′21″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Wards Pond itself. The ones closest to Wards Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saco River Reservoir | Fryeburg | 2 mi |
| Mill Pond | Fryeburg | 4.1 mi |
| Burnt Meadow Pond | Brownfield | 7.2 mi |
| Berry Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 10.4 mi |
| Colcord Pond | Kezar Falls | 11.3 mi |
| Bickford Pond | Kezar Falls | 11.9 mi |
| Pickerel Pond | North Sebago | 12.1 mi |
| Hancock Pond | North Sebago | 12.2 mi |
| Kezar Lake | Center Lovell | 12.7 mi |
| Stanley Pond | Kezar Falls | 12.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Fryeburg Quadrangle
The Fryeburg 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 33 catalogued natural features alongside Wards Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starks Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Jockey Cap | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Weeks Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Loon Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Swans Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Fight Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Saco River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Lovewell Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| White Lot Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 28.7 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Wards Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 49 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 (44.010°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Wards Pond track the nearby Starks Mountain summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Wards Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starks Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Jockey Cap | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Long Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wards Pond located?
Wards Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 28.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fryeburg topographic quadrangle.
How far is Wards Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.7 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Wards Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Wards Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577833 on the Fryeburg 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 reservoirs are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 50 other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q116033721.