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Cleveland Notch — Gaps 44.4 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 866211
44.4 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle, Cleveland 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 Bunnell Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Cleveland Notch in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a mountain gap in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 866211). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cleveland Notch sits at 44.81449° N, 71.48536° W (DMS 44°48′52″ N, 71°29′07″ W).
Other gaps in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 20 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cleveland Notch itself. The ones closest to Cleveland Notch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cree Notch | Tinkerville | 1.8 mi |
| Gore Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 2.9 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 3.4 mi |
| Moran Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 4.1 mi |
| Stratford Notch | Stratford | 4.8 mi |
| Gadwah Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 5.1 mi |
| Kelsey Notch | Dixville Notch | 7 mi |
| Bunnell Notch | Jefferson | 22.4 mi |
| Willard Notch | Jefferson | 24.1 mi |
| Hunters Pass | Mount Crescent | 29 mi |
Features on the USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle
The Bunnell Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Cleveland Notch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunnell Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| West Branch Simms Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| East Branch Simms Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Uran Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Gore Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Gore Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Fish Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Marshall Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 44.4 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Cleveland Notch. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 76 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 44.814°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 44.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cleveland Notch track the nearby Bunnell Mountain summit (1.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cleveland Notch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunnell Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Cree Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| West Branch Simms Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| East Branch Simms Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Uran Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cleveland Notch located?
Cleveland Notch is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.4 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cleveland Notch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.4 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cleveland Notch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cleveland Notch as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866211 on the Bunnell Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cleveland 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.