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Mahoosuc Notch — Gaps 13.6 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 570665
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Old Speck Mountain quadrangle, the mountain gap known as Mahoosuc Notch sits 13.6 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain pass in Maine, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mahoosuc Notch as a mountain gap on the Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 570665. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mahoosuc Notch sits at 44.53895° N, 70.98952° W (DMS 44°32′20″ N, 70°59′22″ W).
Other gaps in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 18 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mahoosuc Notch itself. The ones closest to Mahoosuc Notch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Notch 2 | Old Speck Mountain | 1 mi |
| Carlo Col | Shelburne | 3.8 mi |
| Miles Notch | Old Speck Mountain | 3.9 mi |
| Grafton Notch | Old Speck Mountain | 4.3 mi |
| Jakes Notch | Gilead | 4.5 mi |
| Whites Notch | Gilead | 6.2 mi |
| Dunn Notch | B Pond | 8.8 mi |
| Tyler Notch | Speckled Mountain | 13.6 mi |
| Sawyer Notch | Andover | 14.6 mi |
| Haystack Notch | Speckled Mountain | 15.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle
The Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Mahoosuc Notch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulling Mill Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mahoosuc Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Notch 2 | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mahoosuc Arm | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Speck Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Goose Eye Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Mahoosuc Range | Ranges | Oxford County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Historical record
Mahoosuc Notch is a deep gap in the Mahoosuc Range of western Maine in the United States. It is traversed by the Appalachian Trail. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 13.6 miles (northwest) and you reach Mahoosuc Notch; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 23 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.539°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 13.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mahoosuc Notch track the nearby Fulling Mill Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mahoosuc Notch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulling Mill Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Mahoosuc Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Notch 2 | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mahoosuc Notch located?
Mahoosuc Notch is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 13.6 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mahoosuc Notch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 23 minutes, 13.6 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mahoosuc Notch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mahoosuc Notch as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 570665 on the Old Speck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mahoosuc 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.
Wikidata: Q8557476.