Cree Notch — Gaps 46.2 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Tinkerville Quadrangle · GNIS 866394
46.2 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Tinkerville topographic quadrangle, Cree 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 Tinkerville 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Cree Notch in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a mountain gap in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 866394). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cree Notch sits at 44.83755° N, 71.50370° W (DMS 44°50′15″ N, 71°30′13″ W).
Other gaps in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 20 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cree Notch itself. The ones closest to Cree Notch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 1.8 mi |
| Gore Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 4.7 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 5.1 mi |
| Moran Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 5.6 mi |
| Stratford Notch | Stratford | 6.2 mi |
| Gadwah Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 6.5 mi |
| Kelsey Notch | Dixville Notch | 7.9 mi |
| Bunnell Notch | Jefferson | 24.1 mi |
| Willard Notch | Jefferson | 25.8 mi |
| Hunters Pass | Mount Crescent | 30.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Tinkerville Quadrangle
The Tinkerville 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Cree Notch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Harvey Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Wallace Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Sweatt Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Cone Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Schoolhouse Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5 mi |
| Gore Branch | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5.3 mi |
| South Branch Lyman Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 46.2 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Cree Notch. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 79 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 44.838°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 46.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cree Notch track the nearby Jordan Hill summit (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cree Notch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Fish Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Cleveland Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Harvey Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| West Branch Simms Stream | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cree Notch located?
Cree Notch is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.2 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Tinkerville topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cree Notch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.2 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cree Notch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cree Notch as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866394 on the Tinkerville quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cree 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.