AMC White Mountain Maps Kit [Map]

Appalachian Mountain Club Books (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2003

Appalachian Mountain Club maps are well known as the most comprehensive, accurate maps available for the mountains of the Northeast. This specially-priced complete set of AMC's Tyvek® maps of the White Mountain National Forest is an essential addition to any hiker's pack. Created using the latest GPS mapping technology, these waterproof, tear-resistant maps detail hiking trails in this spectacular region, plus AMC huts, shelters, campsites, and more. Built to last, they'll withstand the rigors of even the most rugged White Mountain trails for years to come.

Maps included:
Map 1: Presidential Range with detailed map of the Northern Presidentials on reverse
Map 2: Franconia-Pemigewasset Range with detailed maps of Franconia Notch State Park and Waterville Valley on reverse
Map 3: Crawford Notch-Sandwich Range
Map 4: Moosilauke-Kinsman
Map 5: Carter Range-Evans Notch
Map 6: North Country-Mahoosuc

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Appalachian Mountain Club maps are well known as the most comprehensive, accurate maps available for the mountains of the Northeast. This complete set of AMC's waterproof, tear-resistant, Tyvek maps of the White Mountain National Forest is an essential addition to your pack. Created using the latest GPS mapping technology, this map set details hiking trails in this spectacular region, plus AMC huts, shelters, campsites, and more. Built to last, they'll withstand the rigors of even the most rugged White Mountain trails for years to come.
Inside you'll find:
Map 1: Presidential Range with detailed map of the Northern Presidentials on reverse
Map 2: Franconia-Pemigewasset Range with detailed maps of Franconia Notch State Park and Waterville Valley on reverse
Map 3: Crawford Notch-Sandwich Range
Map 4: Moosilauke-Kinsman
Map 5: Carter Range-Evans Notch
Map 6: North Country-Mahoosuc

Product Details

• Map
• Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club Books; 1st edition (November 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1929173717
• ISBN-13: 978-1929173716
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,633,600 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars These are mostly included in the White Moutain Guide, August 22, 2006

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Craig Schmidt (Needham, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AMC White Mountain Maps Kit (Map)

These are excellent maps, but they are mostly included with the AMC White Mountain Guide, which is $2 cheaper than just buying these maps alone. The AMC WMG comes with 3 double sided maps, containing the six maps included here. You would be missing the detailed maps on the reverse of Maps 1 and 2. The WMG gives valuable text descriptions of the trails, so it is worth having.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fine maps, but too small a scale, December 18, 2006

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J. Niehof - See all my reviews
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This review is from: AMC White Mountain Maps Kit (Map)

Although these are essentially the maps included with the Guide, this kit is printed on Tyvek, which is waterproof and tear-resistant. The maps in the back of the Guide are on ordinary paper and far less suited for trail use. The trail information is fantastically precise. AMC survey claims accuracy of about 1m for this new survey, far beyond standard GPS. Other features were not surveyed to the same detail, so brook beds (for example) are based largely on USGS maps (true of all maps). These are highly readable maps; it's hard to describe what makes the information so accessible but good colour choice and crisp printing contribute greatly.

The main weakness is the relatively small scale, making them more difficult to use for bushwhacking. Most maps use a 1:95000 scale and terrain details are hard to determine. The Presidentials, however, are mapped at a more accessible 1:47500. The Presidentials maps is also the only one with treeline marked; alpine zones on Franconia and Moosilauke are not indicated on their maps. I am told the 28th edition of the Guide will be accompanied by larger-scale maps.

Having accurate trail information is absolutely invaluable, so one of these maps lives in my pocket on every hike. The only other maps with the AMC trail data are the National Geographic Trails Illustrated maps (which live in my pack).