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Round Pond — Lakes 33.0 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Fayette Quadrangle · GNIS 574503
33.0 miles east of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Fayette 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 Fayette 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 574503). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/13/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Round Pond sits at 44.43872° N, 70.12141° W (DMS 44°26′19″ N, 70°07′17″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rack Pond | Fayette | 0.3 mi |
| Turner Pond | Fayette | 0.3 mi |
| Schoolhouse Pond | Fayette | 0.6 mi |
| Moose Hill Pond | Livermore Falls | 2 mi |
| Long Pond | Livermore Falls | 4.3 mi |
| Round Pond | Livermore Falls | 4.8 mi |
| Bartlett Pond | Livermore Falls | 4.9 mi |
| Nelson Pond | Canton | 7.2 mi |
| Crystal Pond | Buckfield | 13 mi |
| Island Pond | Monmouth | 13.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Fayette Quadrangle
The Fayette 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Round Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Turner Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Schoolhouse Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Burgess Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Fayette Ridge | Ridges | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2 mi |
| Baldwin Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Mosher Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3 mi |
| Basin Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.6 mi |
| Hales Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 33.0 miles east (bearing E) of Round Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 57 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 (44.439°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Round Pond track the nearby Rack Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Round Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Turner Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Schoolhouse Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Burgess Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Ford Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Round Pond located?
Round Pond is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 33.0 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Fayette topographic quadrangle.
How far is Round Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.0 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 574503 on the Fayette 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.