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Notch Mountain — Summits 41.9 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 868843
Catalogued on the USGS Bunnell Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Notch Mountain — a summit — lies 41.9 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868843, Notch Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Bunnell Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/11/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Notch Mountain sits at 44.76574° N, 71.47297° W (DMS 44°45′57″ N, 71°28′23″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Notch Mountain itself. The ones closest to Notch Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 0.5 mi |
| Gore Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 0.7 mi |
| Fitch Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 0.9 mi |
| West Peak | Bunnell Mountain | — | 1.4 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Percy Peaks | — | 1.5 mi |
| Bunnell Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 1.8 mi |
| Ledge Mountain | Tinkerville | — | 2 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Tinkerville | — | 2.9 mi |
| Goback Mountain | Stratford | — | 4 mi |
| Savage Mountain | Stratford | — | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle
The Bunnell Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Notch Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Gore Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Fitch Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Gore Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| West Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Bunnell Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Number Three Brook (historical) | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Columbia Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Johnson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Nash Bog Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 72-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Notch Mountain — 41.9 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.766°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Notch Mountain track the nearby Castle Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Notch Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Gore Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Fitch Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Gore Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| West Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Notch Mountain located?
Notch Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.9 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Notch Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 41.9 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Notch Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Notch Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868843 on the Bunnell Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Notch Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34886377.