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Carlo Col — Gaps 12.4 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Shelburne Quadrangle · GNIS 580969
Catalogued on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Carlo Col — a mountain gap — lies 12.4 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580969, Carlo Col is recorded as a mountain gap on the USGS Shelburne quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/17/2010.
Coordinates & physical setting
Carlo Col sits at 44.48640° N, 71.01311° W (DMS 44°29′11″ N, 71°00′47″ W).
Other gaps in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 18 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Carlo Col itself. The ones closest to Carlo Col:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jakes Notch | Gilead | 1.4 mi |
| Mahoosuc Notch | Old Speck Mountain | 3.8 mi |
| Whites Notch | Gilead | 3.9 mi |
| Notch 2 | Old Speck Mountain | 4.8 mi |
| Miles Notch | Old Speck Mountain | 6.7 mi |
| Grafton Notch | Old Speck Mountain | 8.1 mi |
| Tyler Notch | Speckled Mountain | 10.7 mi |
| Haystack Notch | Speckled Mountain | 11.9 mi |
| Evans Notch | Speckled Mountain | 12.6 mi |
| Dunn Notch | B Pond | 12.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Shelburne Quadrangle
The Shelburne 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 47 catalogued natural features alongside Carlo Col. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Carlo | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Mount Success | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| The Outlook | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| North Bald Cap | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Larry Flume | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Gentian Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Upper Gentian Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Mount Ingalls | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Keene Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Judson Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 21-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Carlo Col — 12.4 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.486°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 12.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Carlo Col track the nearby Mount Carlo summit (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Carlo Col
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Carlo | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Goose Eye Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Jakes Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Success | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| The Outlook | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Carlo Col located?
Carlo Col is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 12.4 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Shelburne topographic quadrangle.
How far is Carlo Col from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 21 minutes, 12.4 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Carlo Col?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Carlo Col as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580969 on the Shelburne quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Carlo Col?
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.