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Black Brook Notch — Gaps 21.9 Miles N of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Andover Quadrangle · GNIS 562417
Catalogued on the USGS Andover quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Black Brook Notch — a mountain gap — lies 21.9 miles north of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562417, Black Brook Notch is recorded as a mountain gap on the USGS Andover quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Black Brook Notch sits at 44.72089° N, 70.77729° W (DMS 44°43′15″ N, 70°46′38″ W).
Other gaps in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 18 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Black Brook Notch itself. The ones closest to Black Brook Notch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Notch | Andover | 2.4 mi |
| Dunn Notch | B Pond | 8.2 mi |
| Mine Notch | Ellis Pond | 8.9 mi |
| Roxbury Notch | Ellis Pond | 9.8 mi |
| Swains Notch | Rumford | 11.5 mi |
| Grafton Notch | Old Speck Mountain | 12.2 mi |
| Miles Notch | Old Speck Mountain | 13.4 mi |
| Notch 2 | Old Speck Mountain | 15.5 mi |
| Mahoosuc Notch | Old Speck Mountain | 16.3 mi |
| Carlo Col | Shelburne | 19.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Andover Quadrangle
The Andover 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Black Brook Notch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Old Blue Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Clearwater Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Birch Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Sawyer Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Hall Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Moody Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Wyman Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| C Bluff Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 37-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Black Brook Notch — 21.9 miles north as the crow flies, on compass bearing N.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.721°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 21.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Black Brook Notch track the nearby Sawyer Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Black Brook Notch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Moody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| West Fork Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Old Blue Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Clearwater Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Black Brook Notch located?
Black Brook Notch is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 21.9 miles north of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Andover topographic quadrangle.
How far is Black Brook Notch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.9 miles north (bearing N) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Black Brook Notch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Black Brook Notch as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 562417 on the Andover quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Black Brook Notch?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
How many other gaps are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 17 other gaps in Oxford County, Maine.