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Kelsey Notch — Gaps 39.9 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 867834
39.9 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle, Kelsey 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 Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Kelsey Notch in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a mountain gap in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 867834). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kelsey Notch sits at 44.82477° N, 71.34425° W (DMS 44°49′29″ N, 71°20′39″ W).
Other gaps in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 20 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Kelsey Notch itself. The ones closest to Kelsey Notch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gadwah Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 2.8 mi |
| Moran Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 3.6 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 4.8 mi |
| Gore Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 6.5 mi |
| Cleveland Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 7 mi |
| Cree Notch | Tinkerville | 7.9 mi |
| Stratford Notch | Stratford | 9.7 mi |
| Bunnell Notch | Jefferson | 23 mi |
| Willard Notch | Jefferson | 24.4 mi |
| Hunters Pass | Mount Crescent | 28.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Dixville Notch Quadrangle
The Dixville Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Kelsey Notch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldhead Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Hedgehog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Dixville Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Annis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Rocky Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Kelsey | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Wells Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Watkinson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Moose Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 39.9 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Kelsey Notch. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 68 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 44.825°), 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 Kelsey Notch track the nearby Baldhead Mountain summit (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kelsey Notch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldhead Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Hedgehog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Dixville Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Annis Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Rocky Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kelsey Notch located?
Kelsey Notch is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.9 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Dixville Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kelsey 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 Kelsey Notch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kelsey Notch as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867834 on the Dixville Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kelsey 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.