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Round Pond — Lakes 30.2 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Houghton Quadrangle · GNIS 574509
30.2 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Houghton topographic quadrangle, Round Pond is a lake recorded in Franklin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Houghton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Round Pond in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574509). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Round Pond sits at 44.83380° N, 70.67212° W (DMS 44°50′02″ N, 70°40′20″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Houghton | 0.7 mi |
| Sabbath Day Pond | Houghton | 0.8 mi |
| Maxie Pond | Houghton | 1 mi |
| Spencer Pond | Houghton | 1.1 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Houghton | 1.7 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Houghton | 2.9 mi |
| Witham Bog | Jackson Mountain | 3.5 mi |
| Swift River Pond | Jackson Mountain | 3.9 mi |
| Little Swift River Pond | Jackson Mountain | 4.3 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Rangeley | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Houghton Quadrangle
The Houghton 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Round Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sabbath Day Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Maxie Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Spencer Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Four Ponds Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Four Ponds Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Brimstone Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Bemis Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 30.2 miles north (bearing N) of Round Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 52 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. Being this far north (lat 44.834°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 30.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Round Pond track the nearby Long Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Round Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Sabbath Day Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Maxie Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Spencer Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Four Ponds Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Round Pond located?
Round Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 30.2 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Houghton topographic quadrangle.
How far is Round Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.2 miles north (bearing N) 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 574509 on the Houghton 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.