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Round Pond — Lakes 29.4 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Brownfield Quadrangle · GNIS 574494
29.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Brownfield topographic quadrangle, Round Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Brownfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Round Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574494). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Round Pond sits at 43.99630° N, 70.95749° W (DMS 43°59′47″ N, 70°57′27″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Round Pond itself. The ones closest to Round Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Black Pond | Brownfield | 0.9 mi |
| Clays Pond | Brownfield | 1 mi |
| Haley Pond | Brownfield | 1.3 mi |
| Lovewell Pond | Fryeburg | 1.4 mi |
| Peat Pond | Brownfield | 1.6 mi |
| Cat Pond | Fryeburg | 3.1 mi |
| Pleasant Pond | Fryeburg | 3.5 mi |
| Bog Pond | Fryeburg | 4 mi |
| Long Pond | Pleasant Mountain | 5 mi |
| Dead Lake | Fryeburg | 5.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Brownfield Quadrangle
The Brownfield 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Round Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Clays Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Long Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Haley Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Bald Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Peat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Haley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Paine Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Little Saco River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 29.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Round Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 50 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 (43.996°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Round Pond track the nearby Oak Hill summit (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Round Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Black Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Clays Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Long Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Wards Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Round Pond located?
Round Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 29.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Brownfield topographic quadrangle.
How far is Round Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) 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 574494 on the Brownfield 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 Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 156 other lakes in Oxford County, Maine.