Man is born to die. His works are short-lived. Buildings crumble, monuments decay, and wealth vanishes, but Katahdin in all its glory forever shall remain the mountain of the people of Maine. Former Governor Percival Baxter The Mountain of the People of Maine Many a Mainer aspires to stand on Baxter Peak, elevation 5268’, highest point on Katahdin, the striking mountain mass that rises well above dozens of nearby rugged peaks, the vast neighboring territory of Northern Forest, and a vast territory remote lakes and ponds, rivers and streams. Katahdin stands at the heart of Baxter State Park, nearly 210,000…