A weathered sign marks the summit of Katahdin, Baxter Peak, on Sept. 2, 2022, in Baxter State Park. Credit: Courtesy of Aislinn Sarnacki

Baxter State Park law enforcement rangers are trying to figure out who carved their initials into the iconic wooden sign at the summit of Katahdin.

The letters “H.M.” and “J.M” were carved into the middle of the sign that marks the top of the mile-high mountain.

The summit sign has been replaced a number of times over the years. In a photo of the current sign provided by the park, the weathered traces of other initials are visible.

A pair of initials were recently carved into the weathered sign at the summit of Katahdin. Credit: Courtesy of Baxter State Park.

If you saw someone carve the initials, have relevant information, or if you are the person who carved into the sign, you can call Baxter State Park Headquarters at 207-723-5140, seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ethan Andrews is the night editor. He was formerly the managing editor at The Free Press and worked as a reporter for The Republican Journal and Pen Bay Pilot.

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