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1997 Map of Mount Katahdin

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Mount Katahdin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

Baxter State Park encompasses a dramatic glacial landscape centered on the massive granite massif of Mount Katahdin. This 1990s survey, updated from 1982 imagery, illustrates the vertical scale of the Maine wilderness, from the depths of Witherle Ravine to the iconic Knife Edge ridge connecting Baxter Peak and Pamola. The map traces the northern terminus of the National Scenic Trail as it ascends past Katahdin Stream Falls toward the alpine Table Land.

Beyond the peaks, the sheet details the hydrography and remote outposts of the north woods, including the site of New City on the Wassataquoik Stream. Glacial features like the Great Basin and Northwest Basin are clearly defined by their steep headwalls and remote tarns such as Chimney Pond and Lake Cowles. This document serves as a vital record of the state's most protected wilderness during the late 20th century, marking primitive facilities like the Katahdin Stream Campground and the network of backcountry trails.