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East Branch Piscataquis River
Country United States
Physical characteristics
Main source Maine
River mouth Piscataquis River
590 feet (180 m)
45°17′02″N 69°35′31″W / 45.2840°N 69.5919°W / 45.2840; -69.5919 (East Branch Piscataquis River)
Length 14 miles (23 km)
Basin features
Progression Piscataquis River – Penobscot River

The East Branch Piscataquis River is a tributary of the Piscataquis River in Piscataquis County, Maine. From its source in Little Squaw (Maine Township 3, Range 5, BKP EKR), it runs south 14 miles (23 km) to its confluence with the West Branch Piscataquis River in Blanchard to form the Piscataquis.

The Appalachian Trail crosses the East Branch just upstream from its joining with the West Branch.

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