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Mine Notch — Gaps 18.4 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 571412
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Ellis Pond quadrangle, the mountain gap known as Mine Notch sits 18.4 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mine Notch as a mountain gap on the Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 571412. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mine Notch sits at 44.64534° N, 70.63062° W (DMS 44°38′43″ N, 70°37′50″ W).
Other gaps in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 18 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mine Notch itself. The ones closest to Mine Notch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roxbury Notch | Ellis Pond | 1.4 mi |
| Swains Notch | Rumford | 3.5 mi |
| Black Brook Notch | Andover | 8.9 mi |
| Sawyer Notch | Andover | 10.7 mi |
| Dunn Notch | B Pond | 14.1 mi |
| Miles Notch | Old Speck Mountain | 15.3 mi |
| Grafton Notch | Old Speck Mountain | 16 mi |
| Notch 2 | Old Speck Mountain | 18.7 mi |
| Mahoosuc Notch | Old Speck Mountain | 19.1 mi |
| Whites Notch | Gilead | 20.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle
The Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Mine Notch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partridge Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Flathead Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Roxbury Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| French Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Record Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Ellis Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNE out of Bethel for 18.4 miles (north-northeast) and you reach Mine Notch; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 31 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.645°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 18.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mine Notch track the nearby Partridge Peak summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mine Notch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partridge Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Flathead Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Roxbury Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Bunker Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Philbrick Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mine Notch located?
Mine Notch is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 18.4 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mine Notch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 18.4 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mine Notch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mine Notch as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 571412 on the Ellis Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mine 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.