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Byron Notch — Gaps 25.2 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Roxbury Quadrangle · GNIS 563329
Catalogued on the USGS Roxbury quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine, Byron Notch — a mountain gap — lies 25.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563329, Byron Notch is recorded as a mountain gap on the USGS Roxbury quadrangle in Franklin County, Maine (FIPS 23/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Byron Notch sits at 44.73478° N, 70.57146° W (DMS 44°44′05″ N, 70°34′17″ W).
Features on the USGS Roxbury Quadrangle
The Roxbury 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside Byron Notch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockbridge Branch | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| West Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Muskrat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Tumbledown Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Whale Back Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Brush Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Walker Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Tumbledown Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Noisy Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Thomas Farm Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 43-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Byron Notch — 25.2 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. Being this far north (lat 44.735°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 25.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Byron Notch track the nearby Stockbridge Branch stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Byron Notch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockbridge Branch | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| West Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Tumbledown Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Muskrat Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Tumbledown Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Byron Notch located?
Byron Notch is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 25.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Roxbury topographic quadrangle.
How far is Byron Notch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 43 minutes, 25.2 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Byron Notch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Byron Notch as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 563329 on the Roxbury quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Byron Notch?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.