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Bunnell Notch — Gaps 31.2 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Jefferson Quadrangle · GNIS 865863
31.2 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Jefferson topographic quadrangle, Bunnell Notch is a mountain gap recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Jefferson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Bunnell Notch in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a mountain gap in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 865863). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bunnell Notch sits at 44.49478° N, 71.40869° W (DMS 44°29′41″ N, 71°24′31″ W).
Other gaps in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 20 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bunnell Notch itself. The ones closest to Bunnell Notch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willard Notch | Jefferson | 1.9 mi |
| Hunters Pass | Mount Crescent | 8 mi |
| Carlton Notch | Mount Crescent | 8.2 mi |
| Edmands Col | Mount Washington | 13.5 mi |
| Jefferson Notch | Mount Washington | 14 mi |
| Trident Pass | Berlin | 14 mi |
| Pinkham Notch | Mount Washington | 18.1 mi |
| Stratford Notch | Stratford | 18.2 mi |
| Zeta Pass | Carter Dome | 18.8 mi |
| Carter Notch | Carter Dome | 19.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Jefferson Quadrangle
The Jefferson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Bunnell Notch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrace Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Willard Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Webster Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Weeks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Bone Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Redman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Bunnell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Mount Waumbek | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 31.2 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of Bunnell Notch. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 53 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. Being this far north (lat 44.495°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 31.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bunnell Notch track the nearby Mount Cabot summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bunnell Notch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Cabot | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Pilot Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Terrace Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| The Bulge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| The Horn | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bunnell Notch located?
Bunnell Notch is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 31.2 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jefferson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bunnell Notch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 31.2 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bunnell Notch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bunnell Notch as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865863 on the Jefferson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bunnell Notch?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
How many other gaps are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 19 other gaps in Coos County, New Hampshire.