Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
Located to the east of Mount Katahdin, along the East Branch of the Penobscot River, the park encompasses over 87,000 acres of Maine's pristine north woods.
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Located to the east of Mount Katahdin, along the East Branch of the Penobscot River, the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument encompasses over 87,000 acres of Maine's pristine north woods. The wilderness, once the subject of exploration and documented in the written works of Henry David Thoreau, has a rich cultural history. From the early Native American tribes that called the land home, to the booming lumber industry that defined the region. Spread across a wild landscape offering spectacular views of Mount Katahdin and Baxter State Park, Katahdin Woods and Waters invites discovery of its rivers, streams, woods, flora, fauna, geology, and breathtaking night skies. The land is also home to moose, bear, lynx, and Atlantic salmon, providing vast ranges of vital habitat.
