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Gore Notch — Gaps 41.8 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 867132
41.8 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle, Gore 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 Gore Notch in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a mountain gap in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 867132). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Gore Notch sits at 44.77672° N, 71.45897° W (DMS 44°46′36″ N, 71°27′32″ W).
Other gaps in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 20 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Gore Notch itself. The ones closest to Gore Notch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cranberry Bog Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 1.7 mi |
| Cleveland Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 2.9 mi |
| Moran Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 3 mi |
| Stratford Notch | Stratford | 3.2 mi |
| Gadwah Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 3.8 mi |
| Cree Notch | Tinkerville | 4.7 mi |
| Kelsey Notch | Dixville Notch | 6.5 mi |
| Bunnell Notch | Jefferson | 19.6 mi |
| Willard Notch | Jefferson | 21.3 mi |
| Hunters Pass | Mount Crescent | 26.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle
The Bunnell Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Gore Notch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gore Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Fitch Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Notch Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Bunnell Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Castle Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Columbia Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Johnson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Number Three Brook (historical) | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 41.8 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Gore Notch. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 72 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 44.777°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Gore Notch track the nearby Gore Mountain summit (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gore Notch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gore Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Fitch Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Notch Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Bunnell Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Castle Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gore Notch located?
Gore Notch is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.8 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Gore Notch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 41.8 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Gore Notch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gore Notch as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867132 on the Bunnell Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gore 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.