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Round Pond — Lakes 15.8 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Norway Quadrangle · GNIS 574499
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Norway quadrangle, the lake known as Round Pond sits 15.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Round Pond as a lake on the Norway topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 574499. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Round Pond sits at 44.21090° N, 70.61784° W (DMS 44°12′39″ N, 70°37′04″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| McWain Pond | Waterford Flat | 3.4 mi |
| Bird Pond | Norway | 4 mi |
| Little Pond | Norway | 4.2 mi |
| Paine Pond | West Paris | 4.8 mi |
| Keoka Lake | Waterford Flat | 4.9 mi |
| Papoose Pond | Waterford Flat | 5 mi |
| Bog Pond | Waterford Flat | 5 mi |
| Speck Ponds | Greenwood | 5.5 mi |
| Furlong Pond | Greenwood | 5.8 mi |
| Mud Pond | Greenwood | 5.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Norway Quadrangle
The Norway 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Round Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Isaiah Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sand Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Little Pennesseewassee Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Hathaway Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Pennesseewassee Lake | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Frost Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Crockett Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Bogg Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Witt Swamp | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSE out of Bethel for 15.8 miles (south-southeast) and you reach Round Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 27 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.211°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Round Pond track the nearby Mud Pond swamp (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Round Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Jim Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Isaiah Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sand Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Little Pennesseewassee Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Round Pond located?
Round Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.8 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Norway topographic quadrangle.
How far is Round Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 27 minutes, 15.8 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) 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 574499 on the Norway 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.