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Round Pond — Lakes 40.7 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 869614
Catalogued on the USGS Dixville Notch quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Round Pond — a lake — lies 40.7 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869614, Round Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Dixville Notch quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Round Pond sits at 44.87407° N, 71.28900° W (DMS 44°52′27″ N, 71°17′20″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Round Pond itself. The ones closest to Round Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Abeniki | Diamond Pond | 0.5 mi |
| Moose Pond (historical) | Diamond Pond | 1.4 mi |
| Nathan Pond | Diamond Pond | 3.2 mi |
| Little Diamond Pond | Diamond Pond | 5.2 mi |
| Diamond Pond | Diamond Pond | 5.5 mi |
| Millsfield Pond | Dixville Notch | 7.1 mi |
| Bragg Pond | Dixville Notch | 7.7 mi |
| Greenough Pond | Errol | 7.8 mi |
| Little Greenough Pond | Errol | 7.9 mi |
| Signal Pond | Errol | 8.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle
The Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Round Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Abeniki | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Lake Gloriette | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| The Flume | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Table Rock | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Flume Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Farm Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Moose Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Dixville Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Kelsey Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 70-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Round Pond — 40.7 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.874°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Round Pond track the nearby Lake Abeniki reservoir (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Round Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Abeniki | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Lake Abeniki | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Lake Gloriette | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Abeniki Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Sanguinary Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Round Pond located?
Round Pond is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.7 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Round Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.7 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Round Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Round Pond as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869614 on the Dixville Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Round Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 98 other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire.