Mad River Notch — Gaps 44.5 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle · GNIS 872240
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Osceola quadrangle, the mountain gap known as Mad River Notch sits 44.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mad River Notch as a mountain gap on the Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872240. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mad River Notch sits at 44.01729° N, 71.50674° W (DMS 44°01′02″ N, 71°30′24″ W).
Other gaps in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 10 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mad River Notch itself. The ones closest to Mad River Notch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kancamagus Pass | Mount Carrigain | 0.9 mi |
| Livermore Pass | Mount Tripyramid | 2.6 mi |
| Hancock Notch | Mount Carrigain | 2.8 mi |
| Thornton Gap | Waterville Valley | 3.5 mi |
| North Slide | Mount Tripyramid | 4 mi |
| South Slide | Mount Tripyramid | 5.1 mi |
| Lost Pass | Mount Tripyramid | 5.9 mi |
| Carrigain Notch | Mount Carrigain | 7.4 mi |
| Franconia Notch | Franconia | 12.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle
The Mount Osceola 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Mad River Notch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley Ponds | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| East Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| North Fork Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| South Fork Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Cheney Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Osceola | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Sandwich Range | Ranges | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| West Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Pine Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| East Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 44.5 miles (southwest) and you reach Mad River Notch; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 76 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.017°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mad River Notch track the nearby Greeley Ponds lake (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mad River Notch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley Ponds | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Kancamagus Pass | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| East Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Kancamagus | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| North Fork Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mad River Notch located?
Mad River Notch is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mad River Notch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.5 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mad River Notch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mad River Notch as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872240 on the Mount Osceola quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mad River Notch?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
How many other gaps are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 9 other gaps in Grafton County, New Hampshire.