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Cranberry Bog Notch — Gaps 41.0 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 866379
41.0 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle, Cranberry Bog 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 Cranberry Bog Notch in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a mountain gap in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 866379). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cranberry Bog Notch sits at 44.78672° N, 71.42703° W (DMS 44°47′12″ N, 71°25′37″ W).
Other gaps in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 20 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cranberry Bog Notch itself. The ones closest to Cranberry Bog Notch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moran Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 1.3 mi |
| Gore Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 1.7 mi |
| Gadwah Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 2.1 mi |
| Cleveland Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 3.4 mi |
| Kelsey Notch | Dixville Notch | 4.8 mi |
| Stratford Notch | Stratford | 4.9 mi |
| Cree Notch | Tinkerville | 5.1 mi |
| Bunnell Notch | Jefferson | 20.2 mi |
| Willard Notch | Jefferson | 21.8 mi |
| Hunters Pass | Mount Crescent | 26.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle
The Bunnell Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Cranberry Bog Notch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry Bog Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Columbia Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Moran Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Gore Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Pike Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Moran Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Johnson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Gore Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Gadwah Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 41.0 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Cranberry Bog Notch. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 70 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 44.787°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cranberry Bog Notch track the nearby Cranberry Bog Pond lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cranberry Bog Notch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry Bog Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Columbia Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Moran Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Gore Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Pike Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cranberry Bog Notch located?
Cranberry Bog Notch is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.0 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cranberry Bog Notch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 41.0 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cranberry Bog Notch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cranberry Bog Notch as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866379 on the Bunnell Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cranberry Bog 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.