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Notch 2 — Gaps 14.2 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 572521
Catalogued on the USGS Old Speck Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Notch 2 — a mountain gap — lies 14.2 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572521, Notch 2 is recorded as a mountain gap on the USGS Old Speck Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Notch 2 sits at 44.55284° N, 70.98730° W (DMS 44°33′10″ N, 70°59′14″ W).
Other gaps in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 18 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Notch 2 itself. The ones closest to Notch 2:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mahoosuc Notch | Old Speck Mountain | 1 mi |
| Grafton Notch | Old Speck Mountain | 3.4 mi |
| Miles Notch | Old Speck Mountain | 3.7 mi |
| Carlo Col | Shelburne | 4.8 mi |
| Jakes Notch | Gilead | 5.5 mi |
| Whites Notch | Gilead | 7.1 mi |
| Dunn Notch | B Pond | 7.9 mi |
| Sawyer Notch | Andover | 13.8 mi |
| Tyler Notch | Speckled Mountain | 14.4 mi |
| Black Brook Notch | Andover | 15.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle
The Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Notch 2. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahoosuc Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Mahoosuc Arm | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mahoosuc Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Speck Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Fulling Mill Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Pond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Mahoosuc Range | Ranges | Oxford County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Old Speck Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| North Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 24-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Notch 2 — 14.2 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.553°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 14.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Notch 2 track the nearby Mahoosuc Mountain summit (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Notch 2
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahoosuc Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.3 mi |
| Mahoosuc Arm | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Mahoosuc Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Speck Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Fulling Mill Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Notch 2 located?
Notch 2 is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 14.2 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Notch 2 from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 24 minutes, 14.2 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Notch 2?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Notch 2 as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572521 on the Old Speck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Notch 2?
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.