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Gadwah Notch — Gaps 39.9 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 867007
Catalogued on the USGS Bunnell Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Gadwah Notch — a mountain gap — lies 39.9 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867007, Gadwah Notch is recorded as a mountain gap on the USGS Bunnell Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Gadwah Notch sits at 44.79560° N, 71.38536° W (DMS 44°47′44″ N, 71°23′07″ W).
Other gaps in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 20 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Gadwah Notch itself. The ones closest to Gadwah Notch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moran Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 1 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 2.1 mi |
| Kelsey Notch | Dixville Notch | 2.8 mi |
| Gore Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 3.8 mi |
| Cleveland Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 5.1 mi |
| Cree Notch | Tinkerville | 6.5 mi |
| Stratford Notch | Stratford | 7 mi |
| Bunnell Notch | Jefferson | 20.8 mi |
| Willard Notch | Jefferson | 22.3 mi |
| Hunters Pass | Mount Crescent | 26.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle
The Bunnell Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Gadwah Notch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muise Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Moran Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Moran Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Columbia Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Pike Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Uran Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Johnson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 68-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Gadwah Notch — 39.9 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. Being this far north (lat 44.796°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Gadwah Notch track the nearby Muise Mountain summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gadwah Notch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muise Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Moran Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Annis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Hedgehog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Rocky Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gadwah Notch located?
Gadwah Notch is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.9 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gadwah Notch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.9 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gadwah Notch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gadwah Notch as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867007 on the Bunnell Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gadwah 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.