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Dunn Notch — Gaps 18.5 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS B Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 565420
Catalogued on the USGS B Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Dunn Notch — a mountain gap — lies 18.5 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565420, Dunn Notch is recorded as a mountain gap on the USGS B Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 10/19/2016.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dunn Notch sits at 44.65617° N, 70.91757° W (DMS 44°39′22″ N, 70°55′03″ W).
Other gaps in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 18 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dunn Notch itself. The ones closest to Dunn Notch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grafton Notch | Old Speck Mountain | 4.6 mi |
| Sawyer Notch | Andover | 6.1 mi |
| Miles Notch | Old Speck Mountain | 7.3 mi |
| Notch 2 | Old Speck Mountain | 7.9 mi |
| Black Brook Notch | Andover | 8.2 mi |
| Mahoosuc Notch | Old Speck Mountain | 8.8 mi |
| Carlo Col | Shelburne | 12.6 mi |
| Jakes Notch | Gilead | 13.1 mi |
| Whites Notch | Gilead | 14.1 mi |
| Mine Notch | Ellis Pond | 14.1 mi |
Features on the USGS B Pond Quadrangle
The B Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Dunn Notch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Dunn Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| East B Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Surplus Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Cedar Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Whitecap Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Rabbit Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| North Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 32-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Dunn Notch — 18.5 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.656°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Dunn Notch track the nearby Deer Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dunn Notch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Dunn Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| East B Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Surplus Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dunn Notch located?
Dunn Notch is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.5 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS B Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dunn Notch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 32 minutes, 18.5 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dunn Notch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dunn Notch as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 565420 on the B Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dunn Notch?
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.