Round Top — Summits 43.0 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Kennebec County, Maine · USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle · GNIS 574534
Catalogued on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine, Round Top — a summit — lies 43.0 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574534, Round Top is recorded as a summit on the USGS Belgrade Lakes quadrangle in Kennebec County, Maine (FIPS 23/011). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Round Top sits at 44.54746° N, 69.93939° W (DMS 44°32′51″ N, 69°56′22″ W).
Other summits in Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County, ME contains 46 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Round Top itself. The ones closest to Round Top:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 0.8 mi |
| Yallaly Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.1 mi |
| Blueberry Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.3 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.6 mi |
| McGaffey Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.6 mi |
| John Brown Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.8 mi |
| French Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 1.9 mi |
| Berry Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.4 mi |
| Roberts Hill | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.4 mi |
| The Mountain | Belgrade Lakes | — | 2.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Belgrade Lakes Quadrangle
The Belgrade Lakes 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 45 catalogued natural features alongside Round Top. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Yallaly Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Blueberry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Sanders Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| McGaffey Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Kidder Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Whittier Brook | Streams | Kennebec County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 74-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Round Top — 43.0 miles east-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ENE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.547°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Round Top track the nearby Beaver Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Round Top
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Vienna Mountain | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Kennebec County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Yallaly Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Blueberry Hill | Summits | Kennebec County, ME | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Round Top located?
Round Top is in Kennebec County, Maine, approximately 43.0 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Belgrade Lakes topographic quadrangle.
How far is Round Top from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.0 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Round Top?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Round Top as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574534 on the Belgrade Lakes quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Round Top?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Kennebec County, Maine?
GNIS lists 45 other summits in Kennebec County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33145993.