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Sawyer Rock — Summits 34.7 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Bartlett Quadrangle · GNIS 871372
Catalogued on the USGS Bartlett quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Sawyer Rock — a summit — lies 34.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871372, Sawyer Rock 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 08/04/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sawyer Rock sits at 44.07478° N, 71.31813° W (DMS 44°04′29″ N, 71°19′05″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sawyer Rock itself. The ones closest to Sawyer Rock:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Haystack | Bartlett | — | 1.6 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Bartlett | — | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Tremont | Bartlett | — | 2.4 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Bartlett | — | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Langdon | Bartlett | — | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Parker | Bartlett | — | 3.5 mi |
| Mount Pickering | Bartlett | — | 3.7 mi |
| Table Mountain | Bartlett | — | 4 mi |
| Mount Pickering | North Conway West | — | 4.2 mi |
| Birch Hill | Bartlett | — | 4.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Bartlett Quadrangle
The Bartlett 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Sawyer Rock. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Albany Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Hart Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| McKiels Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Sawyer River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Louisville Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Bartlett Haystack | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Razor Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Bear Notch | Gaps | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 60-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Sawyer Rock — 34.7 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.075°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sawyer Rock track the nearby Stony Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sawyer Rock
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Albany Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Hart Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| McKiels Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Sawyer River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sawyer Rock located?
Sawyer Rock is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 34.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bartlett topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sawyer Rock from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 34.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sawyer Rock?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sawyer Rock as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871372 on the Bartlett quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sawyer Rock?
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: Q34904042.