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Sawyer River — Streams 35.3 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Bartlett Quadrangle · GNIS 872631
35.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Bartlett topographic quadrangle, Sawyer River is a stream recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Bartlett 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Sawyer River in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872631). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sawyer River sits at 44.08618° N, 71.34591° W (DMS 44°05′10″ N, 71°20′45″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.05507° N, 71.48591° W (DMS 44°03′18″ N, 71°29′09″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 152 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sawyer River itself. The ones closest to Sawyer River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook | Bartlett | 0.8 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Bartlett | 1 mi |
| Nancy Brook | Bartlett | 1.9 mi |
| Albany Brook | Bartlett | 2.4 mi |
| Louisville Brook | Bartlett | 3.2 mi |
| Davis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 3.6 mi |
| Bemis Brook | Stairs Mountain | 3.7 mi |
| Sleeper Brook | Stairs Mountain | 3.9 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Bartlett | 4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Bartlett | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Bartlett Quadrangle
The Bartlett 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Sawyer River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Hart Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Hope | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Sawyer Rock | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Nancy Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Tremont | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Albany Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Bartlett Haystack | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Historical record
The Sawyer River is a 9.1-mile-long (14.6 km) river in the White Mountains of New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of the Saco River, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean in Maine. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 35.3 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Sawyer River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 60 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 (44.086°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 35.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sawyer River track the nearby Stony Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sawyer River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Hart Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Hope | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Sawyer Rock | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sawyer River located?
Sawyer River is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bartlett topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sawyer River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.3 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sawyer River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sawyer River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872631 on the Bartlett quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sawyer River?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 151 other streams in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q7428742.