Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
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Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument is a U.S. national monument spanning 87,563 acres (137 sq mi) of mountains and forestland in northern Penobscot County, Maine, including a section of the East Branch Penobscot River.[1] The monument is located on the eastern border of Maine's Baxter State Park.[2] Native animals include moose, bobcats, bald eagles, salmon, and Canada lynx.[3]
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Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument | |
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Location | North Central Maine, United States |
Nearest city | Bangor |
Coordinates | 45.970362°N 68.619336°W / 45.970362; -68.619336 |
Area | 87,563 acres (35,435 ha) |
Established | Monument: August 24, 2016 (2016-August-24) |
Governing body | National Park Service |
Website | www |
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