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| State | Maine |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 5,269 ft (1,606 m) |
| Prominence | 4,288 ft (1,307 m) |
| Range | White Mountains |
Source: Wikidata Q1858056 (elevation, prominence, range, protected area, first ascent).
Mount Katahdin is the highest mountain in the U.S. state of Maine at 5,269 feet (1,606 m). Named Katahdin, which means 'Great Mountain', by the Penobscot Native Americans, it is within Northeast Piscataquis, Piscataquis County, and is the centerpiece of Baxter State Park. It is a steep, tall massif formed from a granite intrusion weathered to the surface. The flora and fauna on the mountain are typical of those found in northern New England, with the summit hosting fragile and endangered alpine tundra.
Summary from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Sources: · Wikidata "highest point" (P610) for the state
Straight-line distance between Wikidata summit coordinates.
Wikidata Q1858056; Wikipedia; Wikimedia Commons; state from U.S. Census Bureau 2023 cartographic boundaries. Always check current conditions and land-manager rules before you go.
