Depot River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Depot River |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Little Presley Lake, Township T12 R17 WELS, Aroostook County, North Maine Woods, Maine, United States 367 metres (1,204 ft) 46°42′26″N 69°54′20″W / 46.70722°N 69.90556°W |
| River mouth | Big Black River (Saint John River), Township T14 R15 WELS, Aroostook County, North Maine Woods, Maine, United States 264 metres (866 ft) 46°52′08″N 69°41′55″W / 46.86889°N 69.69861°W |
| Length | 46.2 kilometres (28.7 mi) |
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The Depot River (also called rivière Depot in French) is a river in Maine, United States. It flows into the Big Black River, which is a branch of the larger Saint John River.
The Depot River runs through a very wild and forested area called the North Maine Woods in Aroostook County. It's a quiet, isolated place. The river is about 46.2 kilometers (28.7 miles) long. You can reach the area around the river by using some forest roads.
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Journey of the Depot River
The Depot River starts its journey at a small lake called Little Lake Presley. This lake is high up in the mountains, about 367 meters (1,204 feet) above sea level. It's located in the North Maine Woods of Maine.
The start of the river is:
- About 4.6 kilometers (2.8 miles) southeast of the border between Quebec (Canada) and Maine (USA).
- About 16.7 kilometers (10.4 miles) southwest of a mountain called Mount Depot.
From Little Lake Presley, the Depot River flows for about 46.2 kilometers (28.7 miles).
Upper Part of the River
In its upper section, the Depot River flows mostly northeast. Along this part of its journey, it goes through:
- A small body of water called Mud Pond.
- Some marshy areas and crosses a forest road.
- It also picks up water from other small streams and marshy areas.
- Eventually, it reaches Lake Depot, a larger lake about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) long. The river flows right through Lake Depot. This lake also gets water from other streams and ponds nearby.
Lower Part of the River
After leaving Lake Depot, the river continues its path. In this lower section, the Depot River:
- Flows generally northwest at first, then turns northeast.
- It winds a lot, meaning it has many bends and turns.
- It meets other small streams, including Glazier Brook, Brown Brook (which is also known as Brown River in Quebec), and Dead Brook.
- The river then turns east, flowing around the northern side of Mont Depot, a mountain that is about 446 meters (1,463 feet) high.
- It continues to pick up water from more streams.
- Finally, after flowing north and then southeast, the Depot River reaches its end.
Where the River Ends
The Depot River flows into the south bank of the Big Black River. This meeting point is about 7.3 kilometers (4.5 miles) southeast of the border between Canada and the United States.
The Big Black River then flows northeast and eventually joins the Saint John River. The Saint John River is a big river that flows through New Brunswick in Canada and empties into the Bay of Fundy, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean.
Why is it Called Depot River?
The name "Depot" is used for this river, and also for Lake Depot and Mont Depot. It's likely that these places were named after a "depot," which is a place where supplies are stored, perhaps from logging or trapping activities in the past.
