2012 Map of Stairs Mountain

About this map

Crawford Notch and the southern reaches of the Presidential Range define this high-altitude landscape. The map details a network of backcountry infrastructure essential for travelers in this part of the White Mountains, including the Mizpah Spring Hut and several remote outposts like Isolation Shelter and Resolution Shelter. These locations serve as critical navigation points along the rugged ridgelines of Montalban Ridge and Rocky Branch Ridge. Along the eastern edge, the corridor following the Ellis River and Route 16 provides access to the Glen Ellis Falls Scenic Area. To the southwest, the terrain drops toward the Saco River valley, where the Dry River Campground and the striking Frankenstein Cliff are situated. The topography is dominated by dramatic peaks including Mount Isolation, Mount Davis, and Stairs Mountain, with its distinctive Giant Stairs formation.