Franconia Notch — Gaps 47.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 871907
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Franconia quadrangle, the mountain gap known as Franconia Notch sits 47.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Franconia Notch as a mountain gap on the Franconia topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 871907. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Franconia Notch sits at 44.15256° N, 71.67953° W (DMS 44°09′09″ N, 71°40′46″ W).
Other gaps in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 10 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Franconia Notch itself. The ones closest to Franconia Notch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock Notch | Mount Carrigain | 11.5 mi |
| Mad River Notch | Mount Osceola | 12.7 mi |
| Kancamagus Pass | Mount Carrigain | 12.8 mi |
| Carrigain Notch | Mount Carrigain | 12.9 mi |
| Thornton Gap | Waterville Valley | 13.1 mi |
| Livermore Pass | Mount Tripyramid | 15.2 mi |
| North Slide | Mount Tripyramid | 16.7 mi |
| South Slide | Mount Tripyramid | 17.8 mi |
| Lost Pass | Mount Tripyramid | 18.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Franconia Notch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Man of the Mountain (historical) | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Profile Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Cannon Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Eagle Cliff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Eagles Lakes | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Lonesome Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Dry Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| The Cannon Balls | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 47.4 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Franconia Notch; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 81 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.153°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Franconia Notch track the nearby Old Man of the Mountain (historical) cliff face (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Franconia Notch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Man of the Mountain (historical) | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Profile Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Cannon Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Eagle Cliff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Franconia Notch located?
Franconia Notch is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle.
How far is Franconia Notch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Franconia Notch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Franconia Notch as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871907 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Franconia 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.