Natural Resources Chapter of the Master Plan - Town of Wolfeboro

Natural Resources Chapter, Wolfeboro, NH
resources as a result of development. Any change in equilibrium, whether caused by natural
phenomena or human activity, can cause erosion and landslides. Also, road access can be
difficult where slopes are steep.
In the Soil Survey of Carroll County published in 1977, the Natural Resources Conservation
Service (NRCS) uses the following slope categories:
A: 0 – 3%
B: 3 – 8%
C: 8 – 15
D: 15 – 25%
E: >25%
Figure 3 shows steep slopes with a severe potential for development within Wolfeboro.
Using data from GIS analysis of NRCS soil map unit slope classes as shown on Figure 3, the
following is a breakdown of steep slopes with severe development limitations in Wolfeboro:
Table 1: Steep Slopes
Steep Slope Limitation Acres
15 – 25% (D) Severe 4,642 Acres
>25% (E) Severe 1,975 Acres
Natural Resources Conservation Service; August 2009
Although steep slopes can present severe constraints to development, the slopes also provide
Wolfeboro with various levels of higher elevation, including the various mountains and summits.
Table 2 lists summits found within Wolfeboro, along with their elevation. These summits are
displayed on Figure 2.
Natural Resources Inventory, Wolfeboro, NH 3