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Roxbury Notch — Gaps 17.2 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 574561
Catalogued on the USGS Ellis Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, Roxbury Notch — a mountain gap — lies 17.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574561, Roxbury Notch is recorded as a mountain gap on the USGS Ellis Pond quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Roxbury Notch sits at 44.62534° N, 70.62868° W (DMS 44°37′31″ N, 70°37′43″ W).
Other gaps in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 18 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Roxbury Notch itself. The ones closest to Roxbury Notch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mine Notch | Ellis Pond | 1.4 mi |
| Swains Notch | Rumford | 2.1 mi |
| Black Brook Notch | Andover | 9.8 mi |
| Sawyer Notch | Andover | 11.5 mi |
| Dunn Notch | B Pond | 14.4 mi |
| Miles Notch | Old Speck Mountain | 14.8 mi |
| Grafton Notch | Old Speck Mountain | 15.9 mi |
| Notch 2 | Old Speck Mountain | 18.3 mi |
| Mahoosuc Notch | Old Speck Mountain | 18.7 mi |
| Whites Notch | Gilead | 19.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Ellis Pond Quadrangle
The Ellis Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 24 catalogued natural features alongside Roxbury Notch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partridge Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mine Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Flathead Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| French Island | Islands | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Ellis Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Ellis Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Horseshoe Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Record Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 29-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Roxbury Notch — 17.2 miles north-northeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNE.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.625°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 17.2 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Roxbury Notch track the nearby Partridge Peak summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Roxbury Notch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partridge Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mine Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Swains Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Swains Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Philbrick Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Roxbury Notch located?
Roxbury Notch is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 17.2 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ellis Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Roxbury Notch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 29 minutes, 17.2 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Roxbury Notch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Roxbury Notch as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 574561 on the Ellis Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Roxbury 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.