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Round Pond Lake — Lakes 32.0 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle · GNIS 869618
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Umbagog Lake North quadrangle, the lake known as Round Pond Lake sits 32.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “lake of the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Round Pond Lake as a lake on the Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 869618. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/15/2018.
Coordinates & physical setting
Round Pond Lake sits at 44.80408° N, 71.11982° W (DMS 44°48′15″ N, 71°07′11″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Round Pond Lake itself. The ones closest to Round Pond Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 0.6 mi |
| Bear Brook Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 1.4 mi |
| Little Bear Brook Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 2.1 mi |
| Greenough Pond | Errol | 2.2 mi |
| Little Greenough Pond | Errol | 2.6 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 2.6 mi |
| Dustan Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 3 mi |
| Leonard Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 3 mi |
| Whaleback Pond | Umbagog Lake North | 3.5 mi |
| Sweat Pond | Errol | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Umbagog Lake North Quadrangle
The Umbagog Lake North 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Round Pond Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Bear Brook Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Little Bear Brook Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Sweat Meadows | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Bear Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Mountain Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Errol Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Dustan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Leonard Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Magalloway River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 32.0 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Round Pond Lake; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 55 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.804°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Round Pond Lake track the nearby Long Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Round Pond Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Bear Brook Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Akers Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Clear Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Greenough Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Round Pond Lake located?
Round Pond Lake is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 32.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Umbagog Lake North topographic quadrangle.
How far is Round Pond Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 55 minutes, 32.0 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Round Pond Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Round Pond Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869618 on the Umbagog Lake North quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Round Pond Lake?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 98 other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q49309442.