Kennebec River - Wikipedia
WebThe Kennebec River (Abenaki: Kinəpékʷihtəkʷ) is a 170-mile-long (270 km) river within the U.S. state of Maine. It rises in Moosehead Lake in west-central Maine . The East and West Outlets join at Indian Pond and the river flows southward.
Kennebec River | Maine, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
WebKennebec River, river in west-central Maine, U.S. The Kennebec rises from Moosehead Lake and flows south for about 150 miles (240 km) to the Atlantic Ocean. It was explored by Samuel de Champlain between 1604 and 1605. Fort St. George, founded in 1607 at the head of navigation on the river near.
Kennebec River - WorldAtlas
WebSep 6, 2023 · The river rises at Moosehead Lake, running south over 170 miles, and draining into the Atlantic Ocean. Along its course, the Kennebec River divides into two basins, the upper basin and the lower basin. The upper basin flows south from Moosehead Lake, into Indian Pond.
Kennebec River - Visit Maine
WebDiscover your next paddling adventure on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail. The Kennebec River provides some of Maine's best-loved whitewater-boating experiences.
The Kennebec Valley - Maine Tourism Association
WebLocated at the confluence of the Dead and Kennebec Rivers, the area provides some of the most challenging navigation and the longest stretch of continuous whitewater in the East. Plan on visiting the mesmerizing 96-foot Moxie Falls when you’re done. Don’t forget a towel!
Kennebec River | Maine: An Encyclopedia
WebThe Kennebec flows from Moosehead Lake through the West Outlet and the East Outlet, both of which empty into Indian Pond. The water passes through the ten miles of Indian Pond to join the Dead River at The Forks, thus forming the main body of this important river. Its name is from the Penobscot Indian term “large expanse of water” or ...
The Kennebec Valley, Maine - Visit Maine - Visit Maine
WebThe Kennebec River, all 170 magical miles of it, rising from Moosehead Lake and cascading – in some places rollicking – to the Atlantic Ocean. Where there’s a river there’s usually a valley. And this one’s spectacular. All told, the Kennebec Valley is the widest north-south region of Maine, covering more than 5,000 square miles.
Kennebec - Maine Rivers
WebKennebec River Data. Length – 230 miles Drainage Area – 5,870 square miles (above Merrymeeting Bay) Discharge at Merrymeeting Bay – 5,893 million gallons/day (avg.) Rivers, Lakes, and Streams in the Kennebec Watershed. Alder Stream. Annabessacook Lake. Attean Pond. Austin Pond. Austin Stream. Bagadasset River. Belgrade Stream. …
Kennebec River | Natural Atlas
WebThe Kennebec River is a 170-mile-long (270 km) river entirely within the U.S. state of Maine. It rises in Moosehead Lake in west-central Maine. The East and West Outlets join at Indian Pond and the river then flows southward from Harris Station Dam, the largest hydroelectric dam in the state.
Kennebec River - Wikiwand
WebThe Kennebec River ( Abenaki: Kinəpékʷihtəkʷ) is a 170-mile-long (270 km) river within the U.S. state of Maine. It rises in Moosehead Lake in west-central Maine. The East and West Outlets join at Indian Pond and the river flows southward. Harris Station Dam, the largest hydroelectric dam in the state, was constructed near that confluence.
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