Machias River (Aroostook River tributary) facts for kids

This page is about the Aroostook County river. For the Washington County river, see Machias River.

Quick facts for kids Machias River
Country	United States
Physical characteristics
Main source	Maine
River mouth	Aroostook River 530 feet (160 m) 46°37′19″N 68°25′17″W / 46.6219°N 68.4215°W / 46.6219; -68.4215
Length	33 miles (53 km)
Basin features
Progression	Aroostook — St. John — Bay of Fundy

The Machias River is a major tributary of the Aroostook River, flowing 33.4 miles (53.8 km) through Aroostook County in the northern part of the state of Maine, USA. From the outflow of Big Machias Lake (46°40′45″N 68°45′54″W / 46.6793°N 68.7650°W / 46.6793; -68.7650 (Machias River source)) in Maine Township 12, Range 8, WELS, the river runs southeast and east to its confluence with the Aroostook in Ashland.

The Aroostook River watershed

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