Mount Katahdin, Baxter State Park, Piscataquis County, ME

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From collection Place

Katahdin, the highest mountain in the state of Maine at 5,269 feet, is part of Baxter State Park. The mountain is held sacred by the Maliseet, Micmac, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot Nations and the geology within and around the monument is central to oral histories, traditions, and cultural practices for each tribal community. Baxter Peak on Mount Katahdin is the northern terminus of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

Elevation

5259 feet

Latitude (decimal)

45.9042751

Longitude (decimal)

-68.9213561

Authoritative Source

U.S. Geographic Information Names System (GNIS) at U.S. Geologic Survey (USGS), ( https://edits.nationalmap.gov/apps/gaz-domestic/public/search/names : accessed 30 April 2025). Entered placename and selected filters to find domestic name approved by the United States Board on Geographic Names.

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Mt. Katahdin

Black and white of Mt. Katahdin. There is a wide stream or river in the foreground and low shrub vegitation on the other side of the water. Puffy clouds and sun illuminates a portion of the summit of Katahdin. Notation on back reads: Mt. K…