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Perkins Notch — Gaps 21.3 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Jackson Quadrangle · GNIS 872488
Catalogued on the USGS Jackson quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Perkins Notch — a mountain gap — lies 21.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872488, Perkins Notch is recorded as a mountain gap on the USGS Jackson quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Perkins Notch sits at 44.24312° N, 71.15674° W (DMS 44°14′35″ N, 71°09′24″ W).
Other gaps in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 20 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Perkins Notch itself. The ones closest to Perkins Notch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carter Notch | Carter Dome | 2.3 mi |
| Zeta Pass | Carter Dome | 2.8 mi |
| Pinkham Notch | Mount Washington | 4.9 mi |
| Moriah George | Wild River | 5.3 mi |
| Edmands Col | Mount Washington | 9.1 mi |
| Jefferson Notch | Mount Washington | 10.4 mi |
| Carlton Notch | Mount Crescent | 13.1 mi |
| Trident Pass | Berlin | 13.7 mi |
| Hunters Pass | Mount Crescent | 13.7 mi |
| Willard Notch | Jefferson | 19.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Jackson Quadrangle
The Jackson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 29 catalogued natural features alongside Perkins Notch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Ketchum Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Black Mountain | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bog Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Than Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Wildcat Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Gulf Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Wildcat Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Marsh Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 37-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Perkins Notch — 21.3 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. Being this far north (lat 44.243°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 21.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Perkins Notch track the nearby No Ketchum Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Perkins Notch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Ketchum Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Black Mountain | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Carter Dome | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Carter Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Perkins Notch located?
Perkins Notch is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 21.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jackson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Perkins Notch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 37 minutes, 21.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Perkins Notch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Perkins Notch as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872488 on the Jackson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Perkins Notch?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
How many other gaps are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 19 other gaps in Coos County, New Hampshire.