Baxter State Park [Mount Katahdin, Katahdin Iron Works]

Governor Percival P. Baxter so enjoyed vacationing in the Maine woods as a child, he purchased nearly 6,000 acres of land in 1930 to fulfill his dream of creating a park. The park that bears his name now covers 209,501 acres and includes Mount Katahdin, Maine's highest peak. National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Baxter State Park combines unmatched detail with helpful information to offer an invaluable tool for making the most of your...