Baker Island, Protected coral atoll in Hancock County, US.
The 410,184-acre Baker Island National Wildlife Refuge contains both terrestrial land and submerged areas within the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument.
The island became a United States territory in 1857 under the Guano Act, leading to extensive mining operations that continued until 1891.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service maintains this refuge as part of a network dedicated to preserving marine ecosystems and wildlife populations.
Access to Baker Island requires a Special Use Permit, and visitors must coordinate with wildlife authorities before planning any activities.
The island features low coral formations with beaches made of sand and coral shingle, creating specific environments for marine species and seabirds.
Location: Hancock County
GPS coordinates: 44.24111,-68.19889
Latest update: March 6, 2025 18:02
Maine offers coastal areas, forest landscapes and many historic sites. The region extends from the Atlantic Ocean to wooded mountains inland. Visitors find state parks like Baxter and Acadia, which provide opportunities for hiking and observing wildlife. The coast is lined with lighthouses, including Pemaquid Point and West Quoddy Head. Islands such as Monhegan and Peaks Island lie offshore. Waterfalls like Screw Auger Falls and Angel Falls draw hikers. Lakes such as Moosehead Lake attract people in warmer months. Old military structures like Fort Gorges remain from earlier centuries. Trails lead through areas like Gulf Hagas and Vaughan Woods. The landscape includes beaches at Roque Bluffs and Reid State Park, where sand meets the ocean. Mountain trails at Tumbledown offer views of surrounding valleys. The Carriage Roads on Mount Desert Island provide paths through forests and along lakeshores. Nature areas like Orono Bog Boardwalk allow close views of wetland plants. These places show the variety of terrain Maine contains, from rocky shores to inland wilderness.
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