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Bartlett Haystack — Summits 36.1 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Bartlett Quadrangle · GNIS 871447
Catalogued on the USGS Bartlett quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Bartlett Haystack — a summit — lies 36.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871447, Bartlett Haystack is recorded as a summit on the USGS Bartlett quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/07/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bartlett Haystack sits at 44.05219° N, 71.32708° W (DMS 44°03′08″ N, 71°19′37″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bartlett Haystack itself. The ones closest to Bartlett Haystack:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Tremont | Bartlett | — | 1.5 mi |
| Sawyer Rock | Bartlett | — | 1.6 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Bartlett | — | 2 mi |
| Birch Hill | Bartlett | — | 2.9 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Bartlett | — | 3.4 mi |
| Table Mountain | Bartlett | — | 3.5 mi |
| Mount Langdon | Bartlett | — | 4.7 mi |
| Spruce Hill | North Conway West | — | 4.8 mi |
| Big Attitash Mountain | North Conway West | — | 4.8 mi |
| Mount Pickering | Bartlett | — | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Bartlett Quadrangle
The Bartlett 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Bartlett Haystack. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Notch | Gaps | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Tremont | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Sawyer Rock | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Owls Cliff | Cliffs | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Louisville Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Albany Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| McKiels Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Hart Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on May 1, 1894 for this name.
Bartlett Haystack is a mountain located in Bartlett, New Hampshire. Like the town, the mountain is named after Josiah Bartlett (1729–1795), one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and sixth Governor of New Hampshire. Bartlett Haystack is flanked to the west by Mount Tremont, and to the southeast across Bear Notch by Bear Mountain. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 62-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bartlett Haystack — 36.1 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.052°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bartlett Haystack track the nearby Bear Notch mountain gap (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bartlett Haystack
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Notch | Gaps | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Tremont | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Sawyer Rock | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Owls Cliff | Cliffs | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bartlett Haystack located?
Bartlett Haystack is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bartlett topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bartlett Haystack from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.1 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bartlett Haystack?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bartlett Haystack as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871447 on the Bartlett quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bartlett Haystack?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 126 other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q4865397.