National Monument · Maine, United States
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is a national monument in Maine, United States, covering 87,564 acres (35,436 ha), established in 2016.
Photo: National Park Service / Jason Gablaski via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Maine, United States |
| Area | 87,564 acres (35,436 ha) |
| Established | 2016 |
| Coordinates | 45.9703° N, 68.6194° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is a U.S. national monument spanning 87,563 acres (137 sq mi; 35,435 ha) of mountains and forestland in northern Penobscot County, Maine, including a section of the East Branch Penobscot River. The monument is located on the eastern border of Maine's Baxter State Park. Native animals include moose, bobcats, bald eagles, salmon, and Canada lynx.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) · Quebec, Canada · 143.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument?
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is in Maine, United States (45.9703° N, 68.6194° W).
When was Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument established?
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument was established in 2016, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument?
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument covers 87,564 acres (35,436 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katahdin_Woods_and_Waters_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/kaww/ — Official park page.