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Round Pond — Lakes 7.4 Miles S of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle · GNIS 581196
7.4 miles south of Chapman Inn, on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle, Round Pond is a lake recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Round Pond in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a lake in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 581196). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Round Pond sits at 44.29913° N, 70.81641° W (DMS 44°17′57″ N, 70°48′59″ W).
Other lakes in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 157 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Round Pond itself. The ones closest to Round Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crocker Pond | East Stoneham | 0.7 mi |
| Broken Bridge Pond | East Stoneham | 0.8 mi |
| Mosquito Pond | East Stoneham | 0.8 mi |
| Sunken Pond | East Stoneham | 1.2 mi |
| Kneeland Pond | East Stoneham | 1.9 mi |
| Little Papoose Pond | East Stoneham | 2.8 mi |
| Proctor Pond | North Waterford | 4 mi |
| Chalk Pond | East Stoneham | 4 mi |
| Mud Pond | North Waterford | 4.3 mi |
| Songo Pond | East Stoneham | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS East Stoneham Quadrangle
The East Stoneham 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 49 catalogued natural features alongside Round Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crocker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Broken Bridge Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mosquito Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Albany Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Square Dock Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Sunken Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Waterfowl Marsh | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| New England Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Albany Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 7.4 miles south (bearing S) of Round Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 13 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 (44.299°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 7.4-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Round Pond track the nearby Crocker Pond lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Round Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crocker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Broken Bridge Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Mosquito Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Bell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Albany Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Round Pond located?
Round Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 7.4 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS East Stoneham topographic quadrangle.
How far is Round Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 13 minutes, 7.4 miles south (bearing S) 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 581196 on the East Stoneham 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 Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 156 other lakes in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33304258.