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extensively by indigenous peoples to make arrowheads and implements and thus, has often been referred to as "Kineo flint" in literature; but this term misleads by implication that the rhyolite is a cryptocrystalline form of the mineral quartz derived from a sedimentary origin. The rhyolite is actually an igneous extrusive material implying a volcanic phase that created the unique properties of this highly sought after material. Being the country's largest known mass of this rock, once used by
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The state park offers various trails around the peninsula and to the mountain peak. The park can only be reached by water. The Mount Kineo Golf Course operates the seasonal water shuttle service from the public dock in
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rock. This rhyolite is evidence of an igneous (volcanic) phase although the mountain formations also contain slate and sandstone demonstrating sedimentary and metaphoric history as well. The mechanical properties of the rhyolite on Mount Kineo exhibits the physical properties of flint and was used
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Mount Kineo Golf Course is believed to be the second oldest in New
England. It came under new ownership in 2009. Played on the original 1893 course, the classic lakeside layout has no sand traps, small greens, and the Kineo cliff as a backdrop for the scenic over-the-water par 3 hole #4.
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1375:State Parks
1240:Seal Island
1230:Pond Island
1225:Petit Manan
969:Mount Waldo
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844:Crotch Hill
329:Golf course
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1718:Categories
1558:Two Lights
1478:Mount Blue
1438:Fort Point
1352:York River
934:Mount Blue
899:High Peaks
581:October 3,
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1631:Fort Knox
1626:Fort Kent
1553:Swan Lake
1393:Aroostook
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939:Mount Coe
919:Mars Hill
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383:Frog Pond
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