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The Notch — Other Natural Features 40.9 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS Sebago Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 576873
40.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Sebago Lake topographic quadrangle, The Notch is a natural feature recorded in Cumberland County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “sound in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Sebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places The Notch in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005), classified as a natural feature in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 576873). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
The Notch sits at 43.84674° N, 70.51589° W (DMS 43°50′48″ N, 70°30′57″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 0.00000° N, 0.00000° W — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other other natural features in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 7 other natural features catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting The Notch itself. The ones closest to The Notch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eel Weir Canal | North Windham | 3.6 mi |
| Lower Narrows | North Windham | 4.7 mi |
| Chute River | Naples | 9.4 mi |
| Jugtown Plain | Casco | 11.7 mi |
| Molly Gut | Casco | 12.4 mi |
| Desert of Maine | Yarmouth | 17.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Sebago Lake Quadrangle
The Sebago Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside The Notch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fryes Leap | Cliffs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Frye Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Raymond Neck | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Sebago Lake | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Indian Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 4 mi |
| Rich Millpond | Reservoirs | Cumberland County, ME | 4.7 mi |
| Lower Bay | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 4.9 mi |
| Sticky River | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 5.4 mi |
| Duck Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 5.4 mi |
| Rich Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 5.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 40.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of The Notch. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 70 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.847°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at The Notch track the nearby Fryes Leap cliff face (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Notch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fryes Leap | Cliffs | Cumberland County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Frye Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 0.7 mi |
| Camp Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Papoose Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Raymond Cape | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Notch located?
The Notch is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 40.9 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Sebago Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Notch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.9 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is The Notch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies The Notch as a natural feature, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 576873 on the Sebago Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit The Notch?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other other natural features are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 6 other other natural features in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33163323.