Bayle Mountain — Summits 48.7 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Tamworth Quadrangle · GNIS 865420
Catalogued on the USGS Tamworth quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Bayle Mountain — a summit — lies 48.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865420, Bayle Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Tamworth quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/31/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bayle Mountain sits at 43.78327° N, 71.25204° W (DMS 43°47′00″ N, 71°15′07″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bayle Mountain itself. The ones closest to Bayle Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 1.1 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Tamworth | — | 1.4 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Whittier | Tamworth | — | 1.8 mi |
| Thurley Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.2 mi |
| Grant Peak | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.2 mi |
| Knox Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.5 mi |
| Nickerson Mountains | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.6 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 3.2 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Tamworth Quadrangle
The Tamworth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Bayle Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Whittier | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Lord Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Hobb Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Back Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Little Larcom Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Larcom Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 84-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bayle Mountain — 48.7 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.783°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bayle Mountain track the nearby White Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bayle Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Conner Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Oak Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bayle Mountain located?
Bayle Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Tamworth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bayle Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 48.7 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bayle Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bayle Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865420 on the Tamworth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bayle Mountain?
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.