Round Pond — Lakes 41.1 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Rangeley Quadrangle · GNIS 574527
41.1 miles north of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Rangeley 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 Rangeley 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 574527). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Round Pond sits at 44.99807° N, 70.71821° W (DMS 44°59′53″ N, 70°43′06″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Secret Bog | Kennebago Lake | 0.8 mi |
| Beaver Bog | Kennebago Lake | 1.2 mi |
| Quimby Pond | Rangeley | 1.3 mi |
| Nutting Pond | Oquossoc | 1.7 mi |
| Lost Logan | Kennebago Lake | 1.7 mi |
| Perk Pond | Kennebago Lake | 2 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Oquossoc | 2.4 mi |
| Ross Pond | Rangeley | 2.6 mi |
| Gile Logan | Kennebago Lake | 2.9 mi |
| Yorks Logan | Kennebago Lake | 3 mi |
Features on the USGS Rangeley Quadrangle
The Rangeley 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Round Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Quimby Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Dodge Pond | Reservoirs | Franklin County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Quimby Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Chick Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Hunter Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Ross Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Smith Cove | Bays | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Bonney Point | Capes | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Hatchery Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 41.1 miles north (bearing N) of Round Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 71 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 44.998°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Round Pond track the nearby Secret Bog lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Round Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Townsend Ridge | Ridges | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Beaver Bog | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Burnham Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Quimby Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Round Pond located?
Round Pond is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 41.1 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Rangeley topographic quadrangle.
How far is Round Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.1 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 574527 on the Rangeley 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.
Wikidata: Q33304232.