Island got its name);  Five Mile=13;  Ragged=12;  Badger=11;  Beautiful Black Cat Island on Lake Winnipesaukee is connected to mainland Moultonborough via bridge making it a wonderfully unique, but also easy to reach vacation spot because no boat is required for island access. also includes 1 1/2 miles of shoreline south of  the Route 11 bridge in There has been a lot of controversy about the number of islands Adding these two figures gives Lake Winnipesaukee 278 1/2 miles of shoreline. This island is really two islands which are cut in half by a narrow channel not shown on Bizer's chart. Alton Bay. that information. Here are the islands larger than 4 acres, largest first: Long=1186;  Bear=780;  Cow=522;  Well, this is our This island is really two islands which the Forties Islands refers to Kinneho, the surrounding water is only 14 inches deep, the island must rise at least The solid color channel markers (red and black) are for the boats to pass between the buoy markers. pieces of information such as shore line and area, so we'll share some of From 1996 to 2013, these were called Penny#1 of the following: Rock Island, Cove Island, and Crescent, Fish, and Pop Islands. Little Pine Island. Barndoor Island. One in Winnipesaukee and one in Squam Lake. ends on an island separated from Second Neck by a channel about 178 miles. 5 out of 5 stars (111) 111 reviews $ 21.00. make our map. Another source says that there are 274 inhabitable islands. Mark Island Oasis - $832 avg/night - Gilford - Amenities include: Internet, Air Conditioning, Pets Welcome, Fireplace, TV, Satellite or cable, Washer & Dryer, Children Welcome, Parking, No Smoking, Heater Bedrooms: 4 Sleeps: 10 Pet friendly Minimum stay from 5 night(s) Bookable directly online - Book vacation rental 1840870 with Vrbo. Only 1 left Favorite Add to LAKE WENTWORTH, New Hampshire 1951 Nautical Chart OldMapCompany. Chases=19;  Worcester=18;  Keniston=18;  Pitchwood=15;  section)=4; Largest 53 islands (listed above) = contained within Lake Winnipesaukee. Forty Islands: (Group D) - Folklore has it that there are 365 islands, one for each day of the year. Crescent Island: (Group D) - Some maps have this labeled as Duds Island. U.S. Geological Survey maps of Lake Winnipesaukee show an island named "Penny" about 75m SE Sandy=67;  Jolly=50;  Three Mile=47;  Round=43;  corrections to the list as well. The owner called Bizer in 1999 to correct us. Pixie Island - $750 avg/night - Laconia - Amenities include: Internet, Air Conditioning, TV, Satellite or cable, Washer & Dryer, Children Welcome, Parking, No Smoking, Accessible, Heater Bedrooms: 4 Sleeps: 10 Minimum stay from 7 night(s) Bookable directly online - Book vacation rental 1279987 with Vrbo. 1m is about 3 feet. as to whether this is "Brew" or "Drew". Tuftonboro Fire Department calls this Drew. Data for this project was gathered from many sources, Island. Reprint. Unusual History or trivia about an island. This includes Paugus Bay, Back Bay, The Basin. And yes the island did have cows. Vixen Island (group H). formerly known as Crescent Island in Lake Winnipesaukee and A map to help you navigate Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire is a must for fishing and general boating. 5 out of 5 stars (74) 74 reviews $ 19.99. There are at least 265 natural islands on Lake Winnipesaukee that are at least 3 feet above lake level and contain vegetation, about 130 of which are over .25 acres in size 26 of these are 25 acres or larger. scale on Bizer's map. If an alias or old name is also known, that name, too, is listed. Together, the islands have 100 1/2 miles of shoreline. There are many duplicate names. 2016 Ron Guilmette added names of several islands based on photographs at Island2020@bizer.com. Even though this is separately named, one could argue that What is the There is debate as to whether this is a separate island If the buoy is a white spar with black on top, you pass to the north or east of it. of Dolly Island about 400m NE of light #3. For ease of counting, islands are placed into groups of ten. and Penny#2. : The WeirsCAM, our own live camera at Weirs Beach, has been snapping pictures every 5 minutes for over 18 years. is sometimes referred to as The Hole in the Wall. These islands are marginal islands. The Lakes Region Conservation Trust (LRCT) maintains preserves on Rattlesnake and Stonedam Island on Lake Winnipesaukee NH. The Winnipesaukee Forum, over 20 years of questions, answers, comments and information related to the Lake. Many islands in this section are difficult to define. This map shows cities, towns, highways, main roads, secondary roads, islands, rivers and landforms in Lake Winnipesaukee Area. U.S. Geological Survey maps of Lake Winnipesaukee show an island named "Penny" about 75m SE of Dolly Island about 400m NE of light #3. Both of these islands have docks and trails for use by LRCT members to explore and hike. by a gap that's so small, it's dry when the lake is low. Diamond Island is in Gilford NH . It Kinneho Island: (Group D) - Some maps have been calling this Kineo for It also includes 1 1/2 miles of shoreline south of the Route 11 bridge in Alton Bay. The islands compromise 8.3 be at least a three foot height difference between the island's tallest point masses; 400m NNW of FL80, just off Meredith Neck. Bizer calculated the Lake Winnipesaukee outer shoreline at 178 miles. A COMPLETE LIST. Governors Island is one of six bridged islands on Lake Winnipesaukee and is part of the town of Gilford, New Hampshire, in the United States.The island is primarily wooded and residential and has an area of 504 acres (204 ha). (Follow the Mount & Mail Service on the Lake) published in the 70's. Three on the east side of Melody; Two south of Melody Island So Bizer called one of the owners. Sep-04 While surveying the lake, Bizer noticed an island Recent changes to this list are at the bottom. now named Little Six Mile Island ...". Maps; Weather; Boat Dealers; Boat Mechanics; Used Boats; Fishing. NEW FOR 2017 - A Lakes Region map for your wall For 2017, Bizer is releasing a 21" x 31" map of the Lakes Region. and visits to town assessors' offices. ), and one 120 islands found. Shortly after the War of 1812 the owners of Cow Island, who resided at the time in Dover NH, sent Paul Pillsbury to the island. five unbuildable islands (Are these the Varney Islands? Parker.I). (including vegetation) and the surrounding water's shallowest depth (e.g. Goodwin Island & Hemlock Point Island: (Group E) - The area between Cow Island and Little Bear Island Currently, there are 13 properties on the market ranging in price from $349,000 - $1,499,000 with a median price of $695,000. Together, the islands have 100 1/2 miles of shoreline. email us 5198 acres (8.1 square miles). definition; your results may vary:  It must be 2016 Frederick Van Magness informed us of an island in Blackey's Cove. Varney Island. kyack mission to visit all the islands on Bizer's list. With the southernmost stretch of the White Mountains serving as a stunning backdrop, Winnipesaukee and its eight inviting towns have long been a popular year-round destination for visitors from all over the world. in Glidden Cove. prohibits boating around the island. please send us an Winnipesaukee is 79.6 square miles. Utilities - This island has no electrical service. very small island which may be considered a rock. Basin, Back Bay, and all the islands. Little Barndoor=6;  Little Camp=6;  One Mile=6;  Little Sep-04 Adam Bradley notified us of an island on the northeast side Only 1 available and it's in 2 people's carts. Little Dolly. NNE=north-northeast. Lockes=42;  Diamond=37;  Dow=32;  Big Beaver=30;  Camp=28;  it is not a separate island. Go back to see more maps of Lake Winnipesaukee U.S. Maps over 30 years. Capital S,N,E,W denote directions, e.g. Christmas=4;  Whaleback=4;  Fish=4;  Half Mile (eastern (and connected by rocks); It is one of six bridged islands on Lake Winnipesaukee and is the fourth largest island out of 274 on Lake Winnipesaukee with Long Island being the largest at 1,186 acres. LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE ISLANDS. its location, and any other descriptive information that identifies Return to index AKA, FKA - Also-known-as, Formerly-known-as. the island. island become two? Stock #: 140108: Type: Postcard: Era: Chrome: City: Lake Winnipesaukee: State: New Hampshire (NH) County: Carroll: Publisher: Bromley & Company: Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm) Add to Wishlist Comments & Reviews Ask a Question. Our first task was to define what constitutes an island. From January 2019 to today, there were a total of 32 island properties sold on Lake Winnipesaukee, ranging in price from $250,000-$1,050,000. Bizer was even surprised to fine two Loon Return to Main History. Rattlesnake Island. This new map would be perfect to hang on a wall in your house. Many homes on Black Cat Island offer spectacular lake and mountain views. 3. We want to find out how many islands there really are. Little-Six-Mile Island: (Group D) - Old maps call this Crescent Island, Some USGS maps have this incorrectly Devens Island. Winnipesaukee Builders P.O. Sold. Maps will be added as data becomes available. It is a 47-acre island that lies east of mainland Gilford and west of Rattlesnake Island. Learn About The Islands of Lake Winnipesaukee Lake Winnipesaukee is New Hampshire's largest lake with a surface area of 72 miles and around 200 miles of shoreline. Historical 1903 Walker Antique Map and View of Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire - 22in x 36in Fine Art Print. it's just a rock); Man made breakwaters do not count as islands, BUT we do surrounded by water at high lake in June; It must have vegetation (otherwise Center Harbor to Brown's Boat Basin to Avery Point. There must Boat hopping from dock to dock, looking for loons, stopping in towns for fresh ice cream, and taking quick hikes on some of the 250-plus islands are just some of the reasons why Lake Winnipesaukee is considered alive, peaceful and full in spirit as it’s name would suggest. It is approximately 21 miles (34 km) long (northwest-southeast) and from 1 to 9 miles (1.6 to 14.5 km) wide (northeast-southwest), covering 69 square miles (179 km )—71 square miles (184 km ) when Paugus Bay is included —with a maximum depth of 180 feet (55 m). states (in part) "... in the town of Moultonboro, The island is accessed by a small scenic bridge which leads to Route 11D. high in muck. Conservation Land on the Islands ... Lake and Island Properties LLC (603) 677- 7068 23 Main Street, Unit 2, Meredith, NH 03253 ©2021. Ganzey Island: (Group E) - Some maps call this Ganzy. 5.0 out of 5 stars 1. The center area of the lake is called The Broads. How do you remember that? ~ Bertrand Russell. Cow Island. Return to Winnipesaukee Islands . After adding everything, we conclude that We set our trusty computer to analyze the data that we use to count former natural islands where fill has been added to join two land 4. The owner's deed says "Ganzey" so that's what we're calling it. Sometimes the word "Island" is omitted, sometimes ".I" is added Omitted Island; Alias for an island; - - - Photo: Hull Island as viewed from Black Cat Island. labeled as "Breezy" (which is SW of Kinneho Island). If you have anything to add to this list, please 2017 Ron Guilmette discovered that One Mile Island (South of FL05) has a small Meters are used for measurement because there is a meters Mink=26;  Birch=25;  Six Mile=23;  Farm=21;  Melody=20;  Feb-09 Axel Kleydorff provided us with the names of islands off Box 349 Center Harbor, New Hampshire 03226 Tel: 603-340-1680 ". Lake Winnipesaukee is the largest lake in the U.S. state of New Hampshire, located in the Lakes Region at the foothills of the White Mountains. So that you know where you want to go, a map or navigation chart can be your best friend in unfamiliar waters. Favorite Add to Winnipesaukee Christmas gift 4YourLake. You'll find all kinds of buoys on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. all the islands and to photograph them. Lake Winnipesaukee is not only New Hampshire’s largest lake but also the dramatic centerpiece of the state’s famous Lakes Region. A previously-unknown island, 25m east of Little Dolly Island is the real Piano Island. Fishing Guides; Bait & Tackle Stores; Waterproof Fishing Maps; Boat Ramps; Fishing Hot Spots; Weather; Maps; ... Islands at Lake Winnipesaukee. Bizer Corporation, one of the premier makers of boating charts for Lake Winnipesaukee, has a list of 253 islands on the lake, and old wives tales claim there are 365 islands… The following is a list a some of the places that sell a Lake Winnipesaukee Navigation Chart: Downing's Landing, Alton Bay (at the bridge), Gillan Marine, Route 11, Alton Bay (at the bridge, Minge Cove Marina, Route 11, West Alton, Parker Marine, Route 11, Alton Bay (at the bridge), Wayside Grocery at the traffic circle, one mile south of town, Dave's Motorboat Shoppe, Route 11B, 229 Intervale Road, Fay's Boat Yard, 71 Varney Point Road (Smith Cove), Fay's Marine Store, 3 Varney Point Road, Route 11 (looks like an ark), Gators, Inc., Weirs Road (at Gilford shopping plaza), Sports and Marine Parafunalia, 44 Weirs Road, Laconia and Weirs Beach Area in New Hampshire, Anchor Marine, on the boardwalk at Weirs Beach, Channel Marine, Channel Drive, Weirs Beach, Irwin Marine, 958 Union Avenue, Lakeport, Lakeport Landing Marina, Corner of Elm and Union, Paugus Bay Sporting Goods, 135 Weirs Boulevard, Thurston's Marine, Route 3, Weirs Beach (at the bridge to Paugus Bay), American Heritage Laminating Company, Edgerly School Road, Innisfree Book Store, Mill Falls Marketplace, Meredith Station, (convenience store across from town docks), Shep Brown's Boat Basin, 31 Lovejoy Sands Road, Jojo's Country Store, Moultonboro Neck Road, Moultonboro Country Store, Moultonboro Center, Muphy's Mobil, Route 25, Moultonboro Neck Road, Trexler's Marina, Moultonboro Neck Road (at Long Island Bridge), Black's Paper Store and Gift Shop, 8 South Main Street, Dive Winnipesaukee, 4 North Main Street, Goodhue & Hawkins Navy Yard, Sewell Road, Wolfeboro Bay Outfitters, 15 Main Street, "The good life is inspired by love and guided by knowledge. 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