Gorham in Coos County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)
Mount Washington Summit
The Highest Wind Ever Observed
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 17, 2006
1. Mount Washington Summit Marker
Inscription.
Mount Washington Summit. The Highest Wind Ever Observed. The highest wind ever observed by man was recorded here. From 1932 to 1937 the Mt. Washington Conservatory was operated in the summit stage office then occupying this site in a great storm of April 12, 1934. The crew’s instruments measured a wind velocity of 231 miles per hour.
The highest wind ever observed by man was recorded here. From 1932 to 1937 the Mt. Washington Conservatory was operated in the summit stage office then occupying this site in a great storm of April 12, 1934. The crew’s instruments measured a wind velocity of 231 miles per hour.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is April 12, 1904.
Location. 44° 16.218′ N, 71° 18.198′ W. Marker is in Gorham, New Hampshire, in Coos County. Marker is on Mt. Washington Auto Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gorham NH 03581, United States of America. Touch for directions.
White Mountain National Forest-
Mt Washington-Elev 6288.
Most of the mountainous area that can be seen from here, except 50 acres of private land and State Park at the summit, is part of the White Mountain National Forest. This 725,000 acre public property is managed for timber production, watershed protection, hunting and fishing, and outdoor recreation. Large tributaries of four major New England rivers rise here.
This is you National Forest to use and enjoy
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 1, 1990
4. Mount Washington Summit Marker
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 1, 1990
5. Mount Washington Summit Marker
Mt. Washington Auto Road-To summit of highest peak in northeastern United States.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 17, 2006
6. Mount Washington Summit Stage House (marker visible near left edge of building)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 17, 2006
7. Mount Washington State Park Sign (wide view north from summit)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 778 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on October 22, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 22, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 6, 7. submitted on October 22, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.