Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
| Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument | |
|---|---|
Pond Pitch along the East Branch of the Penobscot River | |
| Location | North Central Maine, United States |
| Nearest city | Bangor |
| Coordinates | 45°58′13″N 68°37′10″W / 45.970362°N 68.619336°W |
| Area | 87,563 acres (35,435 ha) |
| Established | Monument: August 24, 2016 |
| Governing body | National Park Service |
| Website | www |
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.