Identifying Mountains

CateP · 09-28-2011, 03:13 PM

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.

bclaker · 09-28-2011, 06:35 PM

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

Sue Doe-Nym · 09-28-2011, 07:08 PM

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

Jonas Pilot · 09-28-2011, 07:58 PM

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

camp guy · 09-28-2011, 08:41 PM

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.

upthesaukee · 09-28-2011, 09:08 PM

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.

Jonas Pilot · 09-28-2011, 09:15 PM

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

trfour · 09-28-2011, 09:53 PM

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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VitaBene · 09-29-2011, 06:05 AM

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

Merrymeeting · 09-29-2011, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upthesaukee

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.

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!

Rattlesnake Gal · 09-29-2011, 07:29 AM

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

DCR has a lots to offer. For example, did you know what Witch Hazel looks like? Have you ever seen burl out in the woods? Dave is a very knowledgeable man and we are very lucky that he shares so much with us!

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

A View NNW from Mt Rowe - Looking over Winnipesaukee to the north. (Click on the photo once you're in the gallery to super-size it.)

View NW from Saunders Bay

View Northerly from Lincoln Park

Belknaps from Clark Point

View SW from the Bridle Path Outlook

View East from Rt 11 Viewspot

Mt Major - Looking to the NW

Oak Ridge Panorama

Labeled View from Lockes Hill

A Labeled Version of the View from the Weirs

An Annotated Version of the View from Mt Major

CateP · 09-29-2011, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

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.

jmen24 · 09-29-2011, 11:29 AM

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.

Merrymeeting · 09-29-2011, 02:16 PM

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.

bclaker · 09-29-2011, 03:04 PM

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

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

09-28-2011, 03:13 PM	#1
CateP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 868 Thanks: 584 Thanked 540 Times in 210 Posts	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.

09-28-2011, 06:35 PM	#2
bclaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Laconia Posts: 479 Thanks: 545 Thanked 147 Times in 66 Posts	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

09-28-2011, 08:41 PM	#5
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,181 Thanks: 299 Thanked 525 Times in 293 Posts	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.

09-28-2011, 09:08 PM	#6
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,597 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,453 Thanked 1,979 Times in 1,080 Posts	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. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

09-28-2011, 09:15 PM	#7
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	Iv'e often ... ... thought that. What an interesting and educational book his photos and captions would make.

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09-28-2011, 07:08 PM	#3
Sue Doe-Nym Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,425 Thanks: 743 Thanked 788 Times in 413 Posts	Fascinating! One set of maps for Moultonboro is dated 1909 and another 1956. Those changes plus more recent ones are very interesting.

09-28-2011, 07:58 PM	#4
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	I wish they would stop moving the mountains around. It is very confusing!

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09-28-2011, 09:53 PM	#8
trfour Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Lakes, Central NH. and Dallas/Fort Worth TX. Posts: 3,694 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 3,069 Thanked 472 Times in 236 Posts	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 _____________________________ __________________ *trfour* Always Remember, The Best Safety Device In The Boat, or on a PWC Snowmobile etc., Is YOU! Safe sledding tips and much more; http://www.snowmobile.org/snowmobiling-safety.html

09-29-2011, 06:05 AM	#9
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,575 Thanks: 1,609 Thanked 1,632 Times in 839 Posts	The Country Store in Moultonborough has a raised map that is great for identifying the area mountains.

09-29-2011, 07:29 AM	#11
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	DCR & Identifying Mountains upthesaukee is absolutely right about DCR and his gallery! I've printed many of these out to keep at the camp for quick reference. DCR has a lots to offer. For example, did you know what Witch Hazel looks like? Have you ever seen burl out in the woods? Dave is a very knowledgeable man and we are very lucky that he shares so much with us! Here are some labeled shots of his that you may be interested in: A View NNW from Mt Rowe - Looking over Winnipesaukee to the north. (Click on the photo once you're in the gallery to super-size it.) View NW from Saunders Bay View Northerly from Lincoln Park Belknaps from Clark Point View SW from the Bridle Path Outlook View East from Rt 11 Viewspot Mt Major - Looking to the NW Oak Ridge Panorama Labeled View from Lockes Hill A Labeled Version of the View from the Weirs An Annotated Version of the View from Mt Major

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09-29-2011, 11:29 AM	#13
jmen24 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,139 Thanks: 223 Thanked 319 Times in 181 Posts	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.

09-29-2011, 02:16 PM	#14
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	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.

09-29-2011, 03:04 PM	#15
bclaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Laconia Posts: 479 Thanks: 545 Thanked 147 Times in 66 Posts	Trails.com More maps. Trails.com. Topozone.com has been integrated with trails.com Click here: http://www.trails.com/trailfinder/br...ew%20Hampshire