Welcome to Million Dollar View Scenic Byway
What is a National Scenic Byway
— Authentic stories. Treasured places. Scenic spaces. —
"A bold vision for America. To create a distinctive collection of American roads, their stories and treasured places." -Federal Highway Administration's vision for a National Scenic Byway program
Scenic Byways wind through uniquely beautiful country and also offer a chance to experience wonderful local culture and history. Come explore these special communities! 125 National Scenic Byways have been designated as of 2009.
Federal funds enhance Byways. In Maine, they are administered through MaineDOT.
Enjoy the Million Dollar View then explore the area. You'll discover wonders large and small. From big lakes and big fish, to little cafes, big smiles and warm welcomes. Visit a sporting camp, meet a Maine Guide, drive a scenic backroad. There's great fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and snow-sledding, too.
[U.S. map showing locations of the 125 Byways]
Maine forests homes for wildlife
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Forest succession is at work in the vista stretching out before you. Some land is working forest, some bog and marsh, some old farm fields slowly reverting to forest. Weston and Danforth's varied habitats mean a rich mix
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Regenerating logged areas, natural blowdowns and clearings can provide habitat favored by many species, including Moose, Ruffed Grouse, and migratory songbirds.
9,500 square miles in Maine are the only Federally designated "critical Lynx habitat" in the Eastern U.S. The Canada Lynx's primary prey are Snowshoe Hare who live in the dense spruce-fir thickets that often crop up after logging or fires open up clearings.
"If the Snowshoe Hare thrives, so will the Lynx," say experts. These threatened large cats need abundant, large, woody debris piles for dens; and deep, fluffy prolonged winter snows.
In this vast expanse, these creatures and many more find homes.
Erected by National Scenic Byways Association, MaineDOT, and concerned citizens and organizations.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 2009.
Location. 45° 41.579′ N, 67° 51.728′ W. Marker is in Weston, Maine, in Washington County. Marker is on U.S. 1, 0.3 miles north of Cropley Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is at the scenic Katahdin View roadside turnout. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 341 US Hwy 1, Danforth ME 04424, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers
Regarding Welcome to Million Dollar View Scenic Byway. Markers have limited but useful historical information about the Byways program and Lynx habitat.
Also see . . .
1. Million Dollar View Scenic Byway. (Submitted on October 22, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Maine Wildlife. (Submitted on October 22, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 327 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2018, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
