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Carrigain Notch — Gaps 37.7 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle · GNIS 871624
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Carrigain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Carrigain Notch — a mountain gap — lies 37.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871624, Carrigain Notch is recorded as a mountain gap on the USGS Mount Carrigain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/2002.
Coordinates & physical setting
Carrigain Notch sits at 44.10729° N, 71.42730° W (DMS 44°06′26″ N, 71°25′38″ W).
Other gaps in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 10 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Carrigain Notch itself. The ones closest to Carrigain Notch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock Notch | Mount Carrigain | 4.8 mi |
| Kancamagus Pass | Mount Carrigain | 6.5 mi |
| Mad River Notch | Mount Osceola | 7.4 mi |
| Livermore Pass | Mount Tripyramid | 7.9 mi |
| North Slide | Mount Tripyramid | 9.1 mi |
| South Slide | Mount Tripyramid | 10.4 mi |
| Thornton Gap | Waterville Valley | 10.7 mi |
| Lost Pass | Mount Tripyramid | 11.6 mi |
| Franconia Notch | Franconia | 12.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle
The Mount Carrigain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Carrigain Notch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vose Spur | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Lowell | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Anderson | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Norcross Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Signal Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Nancy Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Carrigain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Anderson Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Nancy | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Duck Pond Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 65-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Carrigain Notch — 37.7 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.107°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Carrigain Notch track the nearby Vose Spur ridge (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Carrigain Notch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vose Spur | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Lowell | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Anderson | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Norcross Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Signal Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Carrigain Notch located?
Carrigain Notch is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Carrigain Notch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 37.7 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Carrigain Notch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Carrigain Notch as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871624 on the Mount Carrigain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Carrigain Notch?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
How many other gaps are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 9 other gaps in Grafton County, New Hampshire.