Vermont's physical geography is characterized by the Green Mountains, which run north-south through the center of the state(Physical map of Vermont, ). The state's highest peak, Mount Mansfield, stands at 4,393 feet (1,339 m) and is located in the northern part of the state(Geography of Vermont, ). The state is also home to a number of lakes, including Champlain, Bomoseen, and Willoughby, and several major rivers, including the Connecticut, Winooski, and Otter Creek(Vermont Maps & Facts, )...