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Miles Notch — Gaps 11.8 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 571287
11.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle, Miles Notch is a mountain gap recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Miles Notch in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a mountain gap in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 571287). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Miles Notch sits at 44.55117° N, 70.91119° W (DMS 44°33′04″ N, 70°54′40″ W).
Other gaps in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 18 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Miles Notch itself. The ones closest to Miles Notch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grafton Notch | Old Speck Mountain | 3.4 mi |
| Notch 2 | Old Speck Mountain | 3.7 mi |
| Mahoosuc Notch | Old Speck Mountain | 3.9 mi |
| Jakes Notch | Gilead | 6.6 mi |
| Carlo Col | Shelburne | 6.7 mi |
| Whites Notch | Gilead | 7 mi |
| Dunn Notch | B Pond | 7.3 mi |
| Sawyer Notch | Andover | 12.1 mi |
| Black Brook Notch | Andover | 13.4 mi |
| Tyler Notch | Speckled Mountain | 13.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle
The Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Miles Notch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slide Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Sunday River Whitecap | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Riley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Paine Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Morse Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Sargent Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 11.8 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Miles Notch. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 20 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. At this latitude (44.551°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 11.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Miles Notch track the nearby Slide Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Miles Notch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slide Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Sunday River Whitecap | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Riley Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Miles Notch located?
Miles Notch is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 11.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Miles Notch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 20 minutes, 11.8 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Miles Notch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Miles Notch as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571287 on the Old Speck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Miles 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.