New map for WMNF by AMC

[Dr. Dasypodidae]

AMC Releases New Hiking Map for White Mountain National Forest.

The full color, waterproof map provides a hill-shaded view of the Forest
and all major trails, with detailed insets for Franconia, Crawford and
Pinkham Notch. Includes 50 recommended day hikes, hiker shuttle stops, and
more.

 

[Pucknuts61]

Hi Dr,
I hope you don't mind me adding the link:
http://amcstore.outdoors.org/AB1805...5899833/st3/-43792795/CATID/29/Product_ID/761
Thanks,
Bill

 

[Blue]

Does anyone have this map and can they comment on it?

I would like a new map to red line and hang in my new office. Always used the WMNF one (you know, the green one with most of the trails on it), but I love maps and wouldn't mind a new one.

-Liza

 

[Sticks]

Hey Blue,

I ordered mine yesterday. I will let you know what I think once I get it.

Sticks

 

[ChrisB]

Hey Blue,

I ordered mine yesterday. I will let you know what I think once I get it.

Sticks

Yes, please do let us know.

In particular I am wondering if this new map adds any value beyond the highly detailed Washburn map.

From the description of this new map it sounds a bit like one of those advertising maps produced by a local Chamber of Commerce, highlighting local facilities and attractions.

If it is better/more detailed than the Washburn map, that would be cool.

cb

 

[Brownie]

Yes, please do let us know.

In particular I am wondering if this new map adds any value beyond the highly detailed Washburn map.
If it is better/more detailed than the Washburn map, that would be cool.

cb

I just got a new AMC map of the Presidentials sent to me which has a detailed inset for the Tuck's region. Its the first example I have seen of this type of inset detailing.
I'll bet this is similar to the expanded map just released for entire Whites.
Based solely on that I would say the Washburn/AMC map of the Presidentials is far more detailed by the nature of smaller scale, topographic contour intervals and boulder/treeline zones.

But I am a map junkie, so I'll order this new map regardless.

Brownie

 

[Sticks]

Just received new AMC Map

As a map fanatic I did find this map a nice addition to the many maps I already have.
The map features detailed areas of the White Mountain National Forest as well as the AMC shuttle stops. Also included is descriptions of some of the hikes they consider to be "The AMC's best day hikes in the White Mountains",
Locations of camping and lodging sites, waterfalls and cascades and scenic stops.

It is also waterproff which is a big bonus.
Only negative is it tends to fold a little tough. I am sure this is because it is new.

Hope this helps.

Happy Trails

 

[amstony]

Does this map have all the 48 on it, including Cabot?

 

[arghman]

Could anyone w/ the map please post a scan of a portion of it? (AMC should do that on their website!!!) I'd like to see what kind of map detail it shows.

 

[sp1936]

I stopped at Pinkham on Saturday and took a look at the new map. I decided not to buy it. Like the Map Adventures map, and unlike the maps that come with WMG, it has mileages. However, the Map Adventures map is bigger, easier to read, and is printed on more rugged material.

Steve

 

[SAR-EMT40]

I was not impressed with the map. No contour lines was one of the big things I didn't like as well as a lack of general detail in my opinion. The only thing I saw that I did like about it was that it had a star by all the 4000 footers. I also chose to not purchase it. If I had bought it I would have probably only used it for redlining, but I already have a map that I do that with.

Just my $.02,
Keith

 

[linehant]

Like everything, the new map has advantages and disadvantages.

The new map:

- provides a very good overview of the entire WMNF showing all of
the roads and trails. If my memory is correct, the new map even
shows the trails on Moosilauke.

- is a TRAIL map, NOT a topographic map. There are no contour
lines on the overview. That makes it easier to read and orient
oneself relative to, say, Rte 16 or Rte 302, but less useful for
detail work.

- provides small inset maps with contour lines for Franconia, Crawford
and Pinkham/Northern Presi.

For those individuals who are already familiar with the Whites and who own the entire series of maps provided in the White Mountain Guide, the new map will probably not offer much advantage.

OTOH, I occasionally work the info desk at Pinkham and found the map very useful in talking with folks who are new to the area and who don't have a sense for where the mtns and trails are located (which is probably 70% of the traffic at the info desk). Most of those individuals don't know a contour line from a geographic meridian, so the exclusion of the topographic info from the overview is not a disadvantage.

For a detailed discussion about specific hikes in the Northern Presidentials, I invariably refer to the Washburn map. The detail on that thing is unsurpassed.

 

[SAR-EMT40]

provides a very good overview of the entire WMNF showing all of the roads and trails. If my memory is correct, the new map even shows the trails on Moosilauke.

Agreed, it would be an excellent map for redlining.

is a TRAIL map, NOT a topographic map. There are no contour lines on the overview. That makes it easier to read and orient oneself relative to, say, Rte 16 or Rte 302, but less useful for detail work.

I agree that it is not a topographic map but I don't know why not having contour information makes it easier to read and orient. When I look at contour lines I get a picture of the terrain. I know what a mountain looks like and the valley, from where I am standing. I look at the trail and I know what it is going to be like climbing or descending. Sorry, I need my contour lines. Even on a "trail" map.

provides small inset maps with contour lines for Franconia, Crawford and Pinkham/Northern Presi.

I like my whole map to be like that.

For those individuals who are already familiar with the Whites and who own the entire series of maps provided in the White Mountain Guide, the new map will probably not offer much advantage.

I agree again, and it doesn't provide me with any advantage, so I didn't buy it. I didn't say the map was no good. It doesn't fulfill any need of mine.

OTOH, I occasionally work the info desk at Pinkham and found the map very useful in talking with folks who are new to the area and who don't have a sense for where the mtns and trails are located (which is probably 70% of the traffic at the info desk). Most of those individuals don't know a contour line from a geographic meridian, so the exclusion of the topographic info from the overview is not a disadvantage.

I understand this and agree again. There is a large segment of the "hiking community" that doesn't need a real map or know how to use one, and this would do fine.

For a detailed discussion about specific hikes in the Northern Presidentials, I invariably refer to the Washburn map. The detail on that thing is unsurpassed.

Now that is a real map.

For $10 dollars ($9 if you are a member), if it is the only map you are going to buy and you are only ever going to stay on the trail, it is probably a cheap way to get around in the whites. If you want a map to hang on the wall for a quick overview or redlining it is good also. Again, this is just my $.02.

YMMV, FWIW, I understand others may have other belief systems or ways to do things etc. etc.

Keith

 

[JonD]

For $10 dollars ($9 if you are a member), if it is the only map you are going to buy and you are only ever going to stay on the trail, it is probably a cheap way to get around in the whites. If you want a map to hang on the wall for a quick overview or redlining it is good also. Again, this is just my $.02.

Keith

I've been looking for a map I could hang in my office to stare at and plan what I would like to do when I leave said office. It looks like this might it, thanks.

 

[Bob Kittredge]

It sounds a little like the big DeLorme map I keep in my pack and haul out when I get to a summit and am trying to identify surrounding summits. The DeLorme has topo lines but isn't waterproof.

 

[shamples]

I'll buy it whenever I end up coming across it. I'm a map hound. My wife doesn't understand it at all.