Madison Boulder Explained

Madison Boulder Natural Area
Photo Width:280
Map:New Hampshire
Relief:1
Label:Madison Boulder
Location:Madison, New Hampshire, United States
Coords:43.9315°N -71.1678°W
Established:1946
Designation:National Natural Landmark
Administrator:New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation
Website:Madison Boulder Natural Area

The Madison Boulder is one of the largest known glacial erratics in North America and among the largest in the world; it is preserved in the 17acres Madison Boulder Natural Area in Madison, New Hampshire. The boulder is a huge granite rock measuring in length, in height above the ground, and in width. It weighs upwards of 5000ST. A part of the block is buried, probably to a depth of 10feetto12feetft (toft). It was acquired by the state from the Kennett family in 1946. In 1970, Madison Boulder was designated as a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service.

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