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Miles Notch — Gaps 8.5 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 581128
Catalogued on the USGS Speckled Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Miles Notch — a mountain gap — lies 8.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 581128, Miles Notch is recorded as a mountain gap on the USGS Speckled Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Miles Notch sits at 44.30173° N, 70.88118° W (DMS 44°18′06″ N, 70°52′52″ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Notch | East Stoneham | 1.7 mi |
| Haystack Notch | Speckled Mountain | 3 mi |
| Tyler Notch | Speckled Mountain | 3.7 mi |
| Evans Notch | Speckled Mountain | 5.4 mi |
| Whites Notch | Gilead | 11 mi |
| Jakes Notch | Gilead | 13.1 mi |
| Carlo Col | Shelburne | 14.3 mi |
| Mahoosuc Notch | Old Speck Mountain | 17.2 mi |
| Miles Notch | Old Speck Mountain | 17.3 mi |
| Notch 2 | Old Speck Mountain | 18.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle
The Speckled Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Miles Notch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Knob | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Red Rock Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Isaiah Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Shirley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Red Rock Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Butters Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Willard Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Durgin Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 15-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Miles Notch — 8.5 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.302°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 8.5-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Miles Notch track the nearby Miles Knob summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Miles Notch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Knob | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.1 mi |
| Red Rock Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Number Eight Pond | Swamps | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Isaiah Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Peter Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Miles Notch located?
Miles Notch is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 8.5 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Speckled Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Miles Notch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 15 minutes, 8.5 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) 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 581128 on the Speckled 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.