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Round Pond — Reservoirs 4.2 Miles E of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 574501
Catalogued on the USGS Bryant Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Round Pond — a reservoir — lies 4.2 miles east of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574501, Round Pond is recorded as a reservoir on the USGS Bryant Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/24/2010.
Coordinates & physical setting
Round Pond sits at 44.40006° N, 70.70361° W (DMS 44°24′00″ N, 70°42′13″ W).
Other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 51 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Round Pond itself. The ones closest to Round Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alder River South Branch Reservoir | Bryant Pond | 0.2 mi |
| Bryant Pond | Bryant Pond | 3.1 mi |
| Twitchell Pond | Greenwood | 3.1 mi |
| Hicks Pond | Greenwood | 6.6 mi |
| Patte Brook Waterfowl Impoundment Reservoir | East Stoneham | 8 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River Reservoir | West Paris | 8.3 mi |
| Mount Zircon Reservoir | Mount Zircon | 9.4 mi |
| North Pond | West Paris | 10.6 mi |
| Keewaydin Lake | East Stoneham | 11.5 mi |
| Virginia Lake | East Stoneham | 11.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Bryant Pond Quadrangle
The Bryant Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Round Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder River South Branch Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Howe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| South Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| McCrillian Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Goss Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Birds Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 7-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Round Pond — 4.2 miles east as the crow flies, on compass bearing E.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (44.400°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 4.2-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 Alder River South Branch Reservoir (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Round Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder River South Branch Reservoir | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Howe Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| South Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| McCrillian Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Round Pond located?
Round Pond is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 4.2 miles east of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bryant Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Round Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 7 minutes, 4.2 miles east (bearing E) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Round Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Round Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574501 on the Bryant Pond 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 reservoirs are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 50 other reservoirs in Oxford County, Maine.