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Tyler Notch — Gaps 6.9 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 577520
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Speckled Mountain quadrangle, the mountain gap known as Tyler Notch sits 6.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Tyler Notch as a mountain gap on the Speckled Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 577520. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Tyler Notch sits at 44.35173° N, 70.90757° W (DMS 44°21′06″ N, 70°54′27″ W).
Other gaps in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 18 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Tyler Notch itself. The ones closest to Tyler Notch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haystack Notch | Speckled Mountain | 2.4 mi |
| Miles Notch | Speckled Mountain | 3.7 mi |
| Albany Notch | East Stoneham | 4.4 mi |
| Evans Notch | Speckled Mountain | 5.2 mi |
| Whites Notch | Gilead | 7.3 mi |
| Jakes Notch | Gilead | 9.4 mi |
| Carlo Col | Shelburne | 10.7 mi |
| Mahoosuc Notch | Old Speck Mountain | 13.6 mi |
| Miles Notch | Old Speck Mountain | 13.8 mi |
| Notch 2 | Old Speck Mountain | 14.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Speckled Mountain Quadrangle
The Speckled Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Tyler Notch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Gammon Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Caribou Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Caribou Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Pickett Henry Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Kees Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.2 mi |
| Peabody Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Haystack Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Butters Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 6.9 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Tyler Notch; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 12 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.352°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. The 6.9-mile drive from Chapman Inn makes it practical for a half-day outing — you can check conditions in the morning and still turn back if the weather closes in. Conditions at Tyler Notch track the nearby Tyler Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Tyler Notch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Gammon Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Caribou Spring | Springs | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Caribou Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Pickett Henry Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tyler Notch located?
Tyler Notch is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 6.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Speckled Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Tyler Notch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 12 minutes, 6.9 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Tyler Notch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Tyler Notch as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 577520 on the Speckled Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Tyler 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.