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Identifying Mountains

Driving to Tuftonboro today from Wolfeboro on 109a, I had the pleasure of seeing some very nice mountain vistas. But it got me wondering...what are all those mountains called? I'm sure they have names.
(I know Mt. Shaw and that is it)

Could anyone recommend a resource (or map) that could help me identify mountains surrounding the lake and possibly beyond?

I wish I could take pictures of a scenic vista and label each mountain.

USGS Maps on line

The University of New Hamshire has posted USGS maps of New England and New York. If you click on the map a larger version is displayed.

Click here: http://docs.unh.edu/nhtopos/nhtopos.htm

Fascinating! One set of maps for Moultonboro is dated 1909 and another 1956. Those changes plus more recent ones are very interesting.

I wish they would stop moving the mountains around. It is very confusing!

Identifying Mountains

CateP - If you go to Black's Paper and Gift Shop in Wolfeboro and ask this question they will direct you to maps of the area probably able to answer your question.

A very informative map is called "Central Lakes Region" distributed by Lakes Region Association in Center Harbor. This map shows the Lake, and several smaller lakes, many mountains, and has elevations for land masses, and some marine information. It is NOT a marine navigation chart. I think you would enjoy it.

Photo Post - check our "dcr"

dcr is well travelled hiker who has documented his travels in our Photo Post section. Simply search "username" "dcr".

I must warn you, make sure you are comfortable with a glass of wine, or cup of tea, whatever your favorite libation may be. Dave has an extensive gallery, and it makes for interesting reading. For my money, he should publish it all in a book.

Enjoy.

... thought that. What an interesting and educational book his photos and captions would make.

Our dcr walked them

I was lucky enough to have snowmobiled some from Paugus Bay, ( when ever the Lake Ice was safe ) and also trailered to many other trail access points around from the mid 80s.

Check out dcr's Photo Album in PhotoPost; http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo...php?photo=1904

Terry
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The Country Store in Moultonborough has a raised map that is great for identifying the area mountains.

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Originally Posted by upthesaukee (Post 169580)

Upthesaukee beat me to it. I've learned more about the geography of the surrounding area from DCR's photos and posts. Between the maps from Black's and his posts, you will learn a lot!

DCR & Identifying Mountains

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal (Post 169599)

upthesaukee is absolutely right about DCR and his gallery! I've printed many of these out to keep at the camp for quick reference.

Here are some labeled shots of his that you may be interested in:

Ahh. These labeled shots are exactly what I was looking for. THANK YOU. I will also probably get the raised map at the Moultonboro Country Store at some point.

One thing I have always wondered about DCR's pictures is what kind of filter is he using. Maybe he will chime in or maybe someone else knows. If it is an editing affect, I will probably pass, but would love to grab contrast like that with my slr.

It appears to be post-processing via Photoshop or some other image editing program. He often greatly over-saturates colors or contrast, I assume to help accentuate ridge lines and other geographic features.

More maps. Trails.com. Topozone.com has been integrated with trails.com

Click here:
http://www.trails.com/trailfinder/br...ew%20Hampshire