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Round Pond — Lakes 28.2 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Livermore Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 574502
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, on the USGS Livermore Falls quadrangle, the lake known as Round Pond sits 28.2 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Androscoggin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Round Pond as a lake on the Livermore Falls topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/001), under Feature ID 574502. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Round Pond sits at 44.43265° N, 70.21926° W (DMS 44°25′58″ N, 70°13′09″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Livermore Falls | 0.6 mi |
| Bartlett Pond | Livermore Falls | 2.3 mi |
| Nelson Pond | Canton | 2.5 mi |
| Turner Pond | Fayette | 4.8 mi |
| Round Pond | Fayette | 4.8 mi |
| Rack Pond | Fayette | 4.9 mi |
| Moose Hill Pond | Livermore Falls | 4.9 mi |
| Schoolhouse Pond | Fayette | 5.2 mi |
| Crystal Pond | Buckfield | 10.7 mi |
| Jersey Bog | Buckfield | 11.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Livermore Falls Quadrangle
The Livermore Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Round Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hackett Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Richs Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bartlett Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Fish Meadow Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Philbrick Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Clay Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 3 mi |
| Beals Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing E out of Bethel for 28.2 miles (east) and you reach Round Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 48 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.433°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Round Pond track the nearby Long Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Round Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hackett Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Richs Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Shackley Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Round Pond located?
Round Pond is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 28.2 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Livermore Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Round Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 28.2 miles east (bearing E) 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 574502 on the Livermore Falls 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.
Wikidata: Q33304206.