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Round Pond — Lakes 35.5 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle · GNIS 574504
Catalogued on the USGS Farmington Falls quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Round Pond — a lake — lies 35.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574504, Round Pond is recorded as a lake on the USGS Farmington Falls quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Round Pond sits at 44.52422° N, 70.08851° W (DMS 44°31′27″ N, 70°05′19″ W).
Other lakes in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 98 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Round Pond itself. The ones closest to Round Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fellows Pond | Farmington Falls | 0.3 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Farmington Falls | 0.7 mi |
| North Pond | Farmington Falls | 1.9 mi |
| Parker Pond | Wilton | 2.8 mi |
| Robinson Pond | Farmington Falls | 3.1 mi |
| Sand Pond | Farmington Falls | 3.4 mi |
| Locke Pond | Farmington Falls | 4.1 mi |
| Crowell Pond | Farmington Falls | 5.1 mi |
| Pease Pond | Wilton | 6.8 mi |
| McIntire Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 7.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Farmington Falls Quadrangle
The Farmington Falls 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Round Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fellows Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sanborn Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Egypt Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Sugar Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Robinson Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Blabon Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Sand Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 61-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Round Pond — 35.5 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.524°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Round Pond track the nearby Fellows Pond lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Round Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fellows Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Horseshoe Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sanborn Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Little Norridgewock Stream Reservoir | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Round Pond located?
Round Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 35.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Farmington Falls topographic quadrangle.
How far is Round Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.5 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) 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 574504 on the Farmington 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 Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 97 other lakes in Franklin County, Maine.