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Jefferson Notch — Gaps 28.9 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 872099
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle, the mountain gap known as Jefferson Notch sits 28.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Jefferson Notch as a mountain gap on the Mount Washington topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872099. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Jefferson Notch sits at 44.29673° N, 71.35369° W (DMS 44°17′48″ N, 71°21′13″ W).
Other gaps in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 20 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Jefferson Notch itself. The ones closest to Jefferson Notch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edmands Col | Mount Washington | 2.2 mi |
| Pinkham Notch | Mount Washington | 5.6 mi |
| Carlton Notch | Mount Crescent | 7.6 mi |
| Carter Notch | Carter Dome | 8.2 mi |
| Zeta Pass | Carter Dome | 9 mi |
| Hunters Pass | Mount Crescent | 9.1 mi |
| Perkins Notch | Jackson | 10.4 mi |
| Willard Notch | Jefferson | 12.3 mi |
| Moriah George | Wild River | 13 mi |
| Bunnell Notch | Jefferson | 14 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Jefferson Notch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millen Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Burt Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Ridge of the Caps | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Jefferson | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Castellated Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Franklin Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Clay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mount Clay | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Monroe Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Edmands Col | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 28.9 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Jefferson Notch; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 50 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. Being this far north (lat 44.297°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 28.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Jefferson Notch track the nearby Millen Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Jefferson Notch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millen Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Burt Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Dartmouth Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Dartmouth | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Ridge of the Caps | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jefferson Notch located?
Jefferson Notch is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 28.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Jefferson Notch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 28.9 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Jefferson Notch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Jefferson Notch as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872099 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Jefferson 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.