Round Pond — Lakes 43.7 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 574505
Within Kennebec County, Maine, on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle, the lake known as Round Pond sits 43.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Kennebec County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Round Pond as a lake on the Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/011), under Feature ID 574505. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/12/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Round Pond sits at 44.55859° N, 69.92898° W (DMS 44°33′31″ N, 69°55′44″ W).
Other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 64 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Round Pond itself. The ones closest to Round Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 0.5 mi |
| Watson Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 1.1 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 1.3 mi |
| Kidder Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 1.4 mi |
| Boody Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 2.5 mi |
| Kimball Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 3.1 mi |
| Davis Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 3.4 mi |
| Doloff Pond | Belgrade Lakes | 4.1 mi |
| Black Pond | Farmington Falls | 4.1 mi |
| Great Pond | Rome | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Round Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Whittier Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Round Top | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| French Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1 mi |
| Watson Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Whittier Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Kidder Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 43.7 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Round Pond; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 75 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.559°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Round Pond track the nearby Beaver Pond lake (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Round Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Whittier Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Round Top | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Round Pond located?
Round Pond is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 43.7 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is Round Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.7 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 574505 on the Belgrade Lakes 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 Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 63 other lakes in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33304241.