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Stratford Notch — Gaps 42.7 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stratford Quadrangle · GNIS 870222
42.7 miles northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Stratford topographic quadrangle, Stratford Notch is a mountain gap recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Stratford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Stratford Notch in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a mountain gap in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 870222). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Stratford Notch sits at 44.74810° N, 71.51092° W (DMS 44°44′53″ N, 71°30′39″ W).
Other gaps in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 20 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Stratford Notch itself. The ones closest to Stratford Notch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gore Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 3.2 mi |
| Cleveland Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 4.8 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 4.9 mi |
| Moran Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 6.2 mi |
| Cree Notch | Tinkerville | 6.2 mi |
| Gadwah Notch | Bunnell Mountain | 7 mi |
| Kelsey Notch | Dixville Notch | 9.7 mi |
| Bunnell Notch | Jefferson | 18.2 mi |
| Willard Notch | Jefferson | 20 mi |
| Hunters Pass | Mount Crescent | 25.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Stratford Quadrangle
The Stratford 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Stratford Notch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Stratford Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Stratford Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Goback Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Savage Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Stratford Bog Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Teapot Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Sugarloaf Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Spruce Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Gay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 42.7 miles northwest (bearing NW) of Stratford Notch. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 73 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. Being this far north (lat 44.748°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Stratford Notch track the nearby Ledge Mountain summit (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Stratford Notch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ledge Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| West Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| East Branch Stratford Bog Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Hymmel Branch | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Sugarloaf Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Stratford Notch located?
Stratford Notch is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 42.7 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stratford topographic quadrangle.
How far is Stratford Notch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.7 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Stratford Notch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Stratford Notch as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870222 on the Stratford quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Stratford 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.