Northwest Basin
Northwest Basin is a depression in Piscataquis, Maine and has an elevation of 2,720 feet. Northwest Basin is situated near the locality Mount Katahdin, as well as near New City.Places of Interest
Highlights: Hamlin Peak and Fort Mountain.
Hamlin Peak
Peak
Hamlin Peak is a 4,756-foot mountain located in Baxter State Park in Piscataquis County, Maine. Hamlin Peak is situated 1½ miles southeast of Northwest Basin.
Fort Mountain
Peak
Fort Mountain is a mountain located in Piscataquis County, Maine, within Baxter State Park. Fort Mountain is situated 2 miles northwest of Northwest Basin.
North Brother
Peak
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mount Katahdin.
Mount Katahdin
Locality
Mount Katahdin is the highest mountain in the U.S. state of Maine at 5,269 feet. Mount Katahdin is situated 3 miles south of Northwest Basin.
Northwest Basin
- Type: Depression with an elevation of 2,720 feet
- Category: landform
- Location: Piscataquis, Maine, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude
45.94671° or 45° 56′ 48″ north
Longitude
-68.94171° or 68° 56′ 30″ west
Elevation
2,720 feet (829 metres)
Open location code
87QHW3W5+M8
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Places to explore: New City and Old City.
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Highlights: Lake Cowles and Davis Pond.
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