Big Spencer Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Big Spencer Mountain |
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 Big Spencer Mountain
Location in Maine
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,205 ft (977 m) |
| Prominence | 1,919 ft (585 m) |
| Listing | 45 New England Fifty Finest |
| Geography | |
| Location | Piscataquis County, Maine, U.S. |
| Topo map | USGS Big Spencer Mountain |
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| Easiest route | Hiking, class 1 |
Big Spencer Mountain is a tall mountain located in Piscataquis County, Maine, in the U.S.. It stands at 3,205 feet (977 meters) above sea level. This mountain is a popular spot for hikers.
Big Spencer Mountain is part of a pair. To its west, you'll find a smaller peak called Little Spencer Mountain. Together, they form an interesting part of Maine's landscape.
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Water Flow from the Mountain
Water from Big Spencer Mountain flows in different directions. This is like a giant natural plumbing system. Rain and melting snow on the mountain create small streams. These streams then join larger bodies of water.
Southwest Side Drainage
The water from the southwest side of Big Spencer Mountain flows into Kidney Brook. This brook then empties into Lobster Lake. From Lobster Lake, the water travels into the West Branch of the Penobscot River. Eventually, this water reaches Penobscot Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
Northeast Side Drainage
On the northeast side, water from the mountain flows into a pond called Blood Pond. This pond is fed by natural springs. The water then leaves Blood Pond through Maxfield Brook. Maxfield Brook also flows into Lobster Lake, joining the water from the southwest side.
Southeast Side Drainage
The southeast side of Big Spencer Mountain has two main drainage paths.
Northern Southeast Drainage
Part of the southeast side drains into Bear Brook. This brook leads to Ragged Lake, then Ragged Stream, and into Caribou Lake. From there, the water flows into Chesuncook Lake and then Ripogenus Lake. Finally, this water also joins the West Branch Penobscot River.
Southern Southeast Drainage
The southern part of the southeast side drains into Lazy Tom Stream. This stream flows into the Roach River. The Roach River then empties into Moosehead Lake. Moosehead Lake is a very important lake because it is the source of the Kennebec River. The Kennebec River is one of Maine's major rivers.
