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Mount Parker — Summits 31.8 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Bartlett Quadrangle · GNIS 872455
Catalogued on the USGS Bartlett quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Mount Parker — a summit — lies 31.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872455, Mount Parker 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
Mount Parker sits at 44.12361° N, 71.29856° W (DMS 44°07′25″ N, 71°17′55″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Parker itself. The ones closest to Mount Parker:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Langdon | Bartlett | — | 1.6 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Bartlett | — | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Pickering | Bartlett | — | 2.5 mi |
| Maple Mountain | Stairs Mountain | — | 3 mi |
| Iron Mountain | Jackson | — | 3 mi |
| Mount Pickering | North Conway West | — | 3.4 mi |
| Sawyer Rock | Bartlett | — | 3.5 mi |
| Green Hill | Jackson | — | 3.8 mi |
| Mount Stanton | North Conway West | — | 3.9 mi |
| Popple Mountain | Jackson | — | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Bartlett Quadrangle
The Bartlett 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Parker. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Langdon | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Hope | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Pickering | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Nancy Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Razor Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Hart Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Halfway Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Albany Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.4 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Parker.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 55-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Parker — 31.8 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.124°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Parker track the nearby Mount Langdon summit (1.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Parker
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Langdon | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Resolution | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Crawford | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Bemis Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Lower Stairs Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Parker located?
Mount Parker is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 31.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bartlett topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Parker from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 55 minutes, 31.8 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Parker?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Parker as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872455 on the Bartlett quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Parker?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Parker been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Parker.
How many other summits are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 126 other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34882880.