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Round Mountain — Summits 33.6 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Richardson Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 574484
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Richardson Pond quadrangle, the summit known as Round Mountain sits 33.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America (GNIS ID = 574484)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Round Mountain as a summit on the Richardson Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 574484. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/23/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Round Mountain sits at 44.87886° N, 70.93939° W (DMS 44°52′44″ N, 70°56′22″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Round Mountain itself. The ones closest to Round Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Observatory Mountain | Richardson Pond | — | 3.4 mi |
| Low Aziscohos Mountain | Richardson Pond | — | 3.7 mi |
| Aziscohos Mountain | Wilsons Mills | — | 3.9 mi |
| Johnson Mountain | Middle Dam | — | 4.1 mi |
| Sturtevant Mountain | Umbagog Lake North | — | 4.6 mi |
| Moose Mountain | Middle Dam | — | 4.9 mi |
| Parker Hill | Wilsons Mills | — | 6.5 mi |
| Emerys Misery | Wilsons Mills | — | 8.1 mi |
| Metallak Mountain | Metallak Mountain | — | 8.4 mi |
| Deer Mountain | Lincoln Pond | — | 8.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Richardson Pond Quadrangle
The Richardson Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Round Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Arm Upper Richardson Lake | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Little Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Fish Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Beaver Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Big Beaver Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Mill Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Aziscohos Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Pepperpot Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 33.6 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Round Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 58 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.879°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 33.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Round Mountain track the nearby West Arm Upper Richardson Lake bay (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Round Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Arm Upper Richardson Lake | Bays | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Cranberry Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Little Beaver Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Fish Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Round Mountain located?
Round Mountain is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 33.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Richardson Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Round Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 33.6 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Round Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Round Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574484 on the Richardson Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Round Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 437 other summits in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33145954.