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Franconia Notch

geographical name

scenic pass in the White Mountains of northwestern New Hampshire

Note: Prior to a rockslide in 2003, a formation on the west side of Franconia Notch known as "the Profile" or "Old Man of the Mountain" and resembling a human face was a New Hampshire landmark.

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“Franconia Notch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Franconia%20Notch. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.

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