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2015 Map of Franconia

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Franconia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Franconia Notch serves as the dramatic centerpiece of this 2015 study, where the Pemigewasset River and Profile Lake sit deep between the high peaks of Cannon Mtn and Mt Lafayette. The map documents a landscape defined by its world-class hiking and skiing infrastructure, including the Tramway Dr climbing the western slopes and the winding Appalachian National Scenic Trail tracing the ridgelines of Franconia Ridge and Garfield Ridge.

In the northern valley, the village of Franconia is detailed alongside Elmwood Cem and the Franconia Airport. To the south, the resort community of Mittersill is shown adjacent to Echo Lake, illustrating the post-war development of the area for seasonal recreation. The detailed topographic contouring captures the steep ascents to landmarks like Artists Bluff and Eagle Cliff, while the upper reaches of the Gale River and its multiple branches reflect the complex hydrology of the White Mountain National Forest.