New Haven's best-known geographic features are its large deep harbor, and two reddish basalt trap rock ridges which rise to the northeast and northwest of the city core. These trap rocks are known respectively as East Rock and West Rock, and both serve as extensive parks. West Rock has been tunneled through to make way for the east-west passage of the Wilbur Cross Parkway (the only highway tunnel through a natural obstacle in Connecticut), and once served as the hideout of the "Regicides" (see: Regicides Trail). Most New Haveners refer to these men as "The Three Judges". East Rock features the prominent Soldiers and Sailors war monument on its peak as well as the "Great/Giant Steps" which run up the rock's cliffside. COUNT 9
QSN1 In addition to the New Haven Harbor, what additional natural element is a prominent geographic feature of the area, flanking the northeast and northwest boundaries? ANS1 basalt trap rock ridges QSN2 Which trap rock ridge was altered to accommodate the east-west portion of the Wilbur Park Crossway? ANS2 West Rock QSN3 What was the name of the group that once utilized West Rock as a hideout, known colloquially as "The Three Judges?" ANS3 "Regicides" QSN4 What is the name of the war monument located at the peak of East Rock? ANS4 Soldiers and Sailors QSN5 What is the name for the popular feature that ascends the cliffside of East Rock? ANS5 "Great/Giant Steps" QSN6 What is New Haven best known for in terms of the main landmark and structure? ANS6 large deep harbor QSN7 In terms of economy and geographic landscape what is the used for the two trop rocks ridges north nearby the city? ANS7 as extensive parks QSN8 The West Rock is also used for what sort of infrastructure? ANS8 highway tunnel QSN9 What does the Eastern Rocks offer as a park on the other hand? ANS9 war monument