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Abagadasset River
Abagadasset River is located in Maine
Abagadasset River
Abagadasset River is located in the United States
Abagadasset River
Location of Abagadasset River mouth
Other name(s) Tributary to Kennebec River
Country United States
State Maine
County Kennebec
Sagadahoc
Physical characteristics
Main source Cobbosseecontee Stream divide
about 0.1 miles south of Libby Hill, Maine
280 ft (85 m)
44°09′31″N 069°50′31″W / 44.15861°N 69.84194°W / 44.15861; -69.84194
River mouth Kennebec River
about 1.5 miles west of Chops Crossroads, Maine at Merrymeeting Bay
0 ft (0 m)
44°00′35″N 069°51′06″W / 44.00972°N 69.85167°W / 44.00972; -69.85167
Length 13.52 mi (21.76 km)
Basin features
Progression generally south
River system Kennebec River
Basin size 20.86 square miles (54.0 km2)
Tributaries
  • Left:
    Baker Brook
Bridges I-295, Beedle Road, Alexander Reed Road, Langdon Road, ME 197, Carding Machine Road, ME 24, Browns Point Road

The Abagadasset River is a river in Maine, United States. It flows for about 16 miles (26 kilometers). This river is special because it's a tributary to the Kennebec River. A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one.

The Abagadasset River starts near Libby Hill in Maine. It then flows generally south through towns like Richmond and Bowdoinham. Its journey ends when it flows into Merrymeeting Bay. This bay is part of the estuary of the Kennebec River. An estuary is where a river meets the sea, and fresh water mixes with salt water.

River Facts: What to Know

The Abagadasset River is an important part of the local water system. It helps carry water from the land into the larger Kennebec River.

Where Does It Flow?

The river travels through two counties in Maine:

How Long is the Abagadasset River?

The river stretches for about 13.5 miles (21.7 kilometers). This makes it a medium-sized river in the area.

What is a River Basin?

The Abagadasset River has a basin size of about 20.86 square miles (54 square kilometers). A river basin is all the land area where water drains into that river. Think of it like a giant funnel!

Bridges Over the River

Several bridges cross the Abagadasset River, helping people travel. These include:

  • I-295 (a major highway)
  • Beedle Road
  • Alexander Reed Road
  • Langdon Road
  • ME 197 (a state route)
  • Carding Machine Road
  • ME 24 (another state route)
  • Browns Point Road

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