Is Winnipesaukee larger than Moosehead?

donnamatrix · 07-08-2004, 04:36 PM

I thought that Winni was the largest lake contained within the boundaries of one state (east of the Mississippi). But, today I read on CNN that Moosehead Lake in Maine is claiming that title. The article states "At 40 miles long and 20 miles wide, Moosehead is the largest lake in Maine as well as the largest body of water east of the Mississippi within the confines of one state. "

Don the Webmaster, can you clarify?

Scott · 07-08-2004, 05:25 PM

Moosehead - 74,890 acres.
Winnipesaukee -44,586 acres.

Skip · 07-08-2004, 05:26 PM

Moosehead Lake in Maine is generally estimated to be about 120 square miles in size, while Winni weighs in around 71 square miles.

lacey · 07-09-2004, 06:48 AM

Moosehead another beautiful lake that is worth a trip too!

07-08-2004, 04:36 PM	#1
donnamatrix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 833 Thanks: 24 Thanked 258 Times in 120 Posts	Is Winnipesaukee larger than Moosehead? I thought that Winni was the largest lake contained within the boundaries of one state (east of the Mississippi). But, today I read on CNN that Moosehead Lake in Maine is claiming that title. The article states "At 40 miles long and 20 miles wide, Moosehead is the largest lake in Maine as well as the largest body of water east of the Mississippi within the confines of one state. " Don the Webmaster, can you clarify?

07-08-2004, 05:26 PM	#3
Skip Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 1,615 Thanks: 256 Thanked 514 Times in 182 Posts	Moosehead vs. Winni Moosehead Lake in Maine is generally estimated to be about 120 square miles in size, while Winni weighs in around 71 square miles.

07-08-2004, 05:25 PM	#2
Scott Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 150 Thanks: 0 Thanked 68 Times in 19 Posts	Moosehead - 74,890 acres. Winnipesaukee -44,586 acres.

07-09-2004, 06:48 AM	#4
lacey Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: MA Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Moosehead another beautiful lake that is worth a trip too!