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Round Pond — Lakes 30.7 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lake Auburn East Quadrangle · GNIS 574497
30.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lake Auburn East topographic quadrangle, Round Pond is a lake recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lake Auburn East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Round Pond in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574497). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Round Pond sits at 44.19324° N, 70.24251° W (DMS 44°11′36″ N, 70°14′33″ W).
Other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 44 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Round Pond itself. The ones closest to Round Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lard Pond | Lake Auburn East | 0.3 mi |
| Sandy Bottom Pond | Lake Auburn West | 2.2 mi |
| Little Wilson Pond | Lake Auburn West | 2.4 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lake Auburn West | 2.5 mi |
| Black Pond | Lake Auburn West | 2.8 mi |
| Frog Pond | Lake Auburn West | 2.8 mi |
| Daggett Bog | Lake Auburn East | 3.2 mi |
| Berry Pond | Lake Auburn East | 3.3 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lake Auburn West | 3.3 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lake Auburn West | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Lake Auburn East Quadrangle
The Lake Auburn East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Round Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lard Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Poplar Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Bradford Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Giles | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Gulf Island Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Daggett Bog | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Berry Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Lake Auburn | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Auburn Municipal Beach | Other Natural Features | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 30.7 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Round Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 53 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 (44.193°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Round Pond track the nearby Lard Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Round Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lard Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Poplar Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Dillingham Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sandy Bottom Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Bradford Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Round Pond located?
Round Pond is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 30.7 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lake Auburn East topographic quadrangle.
How far is Round Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 30.7 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) 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 574497 on the Lake Auburn East 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 Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 43 other lakes in Androscoggin County, Maine.