2024 Map of Dixville Notch

About this map

Dixville Notch serves as the focal point of this mountainous landscape in Coos County, where the topography is defined by the sharp elevations of Dixville Peak and Mt Kelsey. The area is characterized by a dense network of water features, from the high waters of Lake Gloriette near the notch to the expansive Millsfield Pond in the southeast. Historical travel routes and modern recreation paths, including the Sanguinary Ridge Trl and Kelsey Notch Trl, navigate the steep grades between peaks such as Owlhead Mtn and Baldhead Mtn. The drainages of Phillips Brook and Clear Stream carve through the terrain, revealing geological landmarks like The Flume and the curiously named Devils Washbowl. This map documents a region largely preserved in its wild state, dominated by high-altitude ponds and naming conventions that reflect a long history of local navigation through the notches.