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Jakes Notch — Gaps 11.1 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Gilead Quadrangle · GNIS 581068
Catalogued on the USGS Gilead quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Jakes Notch — a mountain gap — lies 11.1 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581068, Jakes Notch is recorded as a mountain gap on the USGS Gilead quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jakes Notch sits at 44.47395° N, 70.99146° W (DMS 44°28′26″ N, 70°59′29″ W).
Other gaps in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 18 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Jakes Notch itself. The ones closest to Jakes Notch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carlo Col | Shelburne | 1.4 mi |
| Whites Notch | Gilead | 2.6 mi |
| Mahoosuc Notch | Old Speck Mountain | 4.5 mi |
| Notch 2 | Old Speck Mountain | 5.5 mi |
| Miles Notch | Old Speck Mountain | 6.6 mi |
| Grafton Notch | Old Speck Mountain | 8.5 mi |
| Tyler Notch | Speckled Mountain | 9.4 mi |
| Haystack Notch | Speckled Mountain | 10.8 mi |
| Evans Notch | Speckled Mountain | 11.6 mi |
| Miles Notch | Speckled Mountain | 13.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Gilead Quadrangle
The Gilead 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Jakes Notch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lary Brook Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| South Branch Sunday River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Robinson Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Whites Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Locke Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Campbell Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Jordan Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Bull Branch | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 19-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Jakes Notch — 11.1 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.474°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 11.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Jakes Notch track the nearby Lary Brook Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jakes Notch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lary Brook Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Carlo | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Carlo Col | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| South Branch Sunday River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Goose Eye Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jakes Notch located?
Jakes Notch is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 11.1 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Gilead topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jakes Notch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 19 minutes, 11.1 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jakes Notch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jakes Notch as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581068 on the Gilead quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jakes 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.