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Runaround Pond — Reservoirs 43.3 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS North Pownal Quadrangle · GNIS 574590
43.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Pownal topographic quadrangle, Runaround Pond is a reservoir recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Pownal 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Runaround Pond in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a reservoir in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 574590). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 01/17/2013.
Coordinates & physical setting
Runaround Pond sits at 43.95451° N, 70.18161° W (DMS 43°57′16″ N, 70°10′54″ W).
Other reservoirs in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 23 reservoirs catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Runaround Pond itself. The ones closest to Runaround Pond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sabattus River Reservoir | Lisbon Falls North | 6.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lisbon Falls South | 6.5 mi |
| Sabattus River Reservoir | Lisbon Falls North | 6.6 mi |
| Sabattus River Reservoir | Lisbon Falls North | 6.7 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lewiston | 9.3 mi |
| Barker Mill Dam Pond | Lewiston | 9.5 mi |
| Taylor Brook | Minot | 9.6 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Lewiston | 10.4 mi |
| Montello Heights Reservoir | Lewiston | 11.1 mi |
| Lower Range Pond | Minot | 11.1 mi |
Features on the USGS North Pownal Quadrangle
The North Pownal 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Runaround Pond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libby Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Runaround Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bowie Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Lauraffe Ledge | Benches | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Tryon Mountain | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Bibber Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Gerrish Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Talking Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.3 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Runaround Pond. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 74 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 (43.955°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Runaround Pond track the nearby Libby Brook stream (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Runaround Pond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libby Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.2 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Runaround Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Bowie Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Libby Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Runaround Pond located?
Runaround Pond is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 43.3 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Pownal topographic quadrangle.
How far is Runaround Pond from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.3 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Runaround Pond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Runaround Pond as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574590 on the North Pownal quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Runaround Pond?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other reservoirs are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 22 other reservoirs in Androscoggin County, Maine.