Mollidgewock Brook facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mollidgewock Brook |
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| Country | United States |
| States | Maine, New Hampshire |
| Counties | Oxford, ME, Coos, NH |
| Towns | Upton, ME, Cambridge, NH, Errol, NH |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Mollidgewock Pond Upton, ME 1,667 ft (508 m) 44°40′21″N 71°1′24″W / 44.67250°N 71.02333°W |
| River mouth | Androscoggin River Errol, NH 1,210 ft (370 m) 44°44′13″N 71°8′34″W / 44.73694°N 71.14278°W |
| Length | 12.6 mi (20.3 km) |
Mollidgewock Brook is a stream about 12.6 miles (20.3 km) long. It flows through northern New Hampshire and western Maine in the United States. This brook is a smaller river that feeds into the Androscoggin River. The Androscoggin River then flows south and east into Maine, eventually joining the Kennebec River near the Atlantic Ocean.
The Mollidgewock Brook starts its journey from Mollidgewock Pond in the town of Upton, Maine. From there, it quickly flows west and enters New Hampshire. The brook continues to flow west and then north through wet, swampy areas and past low hills. These areas are located in the township of Cambridge. Finally, the brook joins the Androscoggin River in the town of Errol.
Protecting the Land Around the Brook
In 2009, a group called The Trust for Public Land helped protect a large area around Mollidgewock Brook. They added about 3,100 acres (1,255 hectares) of land to the Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge. This refuge is a special place where wildlife can live safely.
The remaining 1,800 acres (728 hectares) of land were added to a place called 13 Mile Woods. This area is part of Errol's community forest, which means it's managed for the benefit of the local community.
Right across from where Mollidgewock Brook meets the Androscoggin River, you can find Mollidgewock State Park. This park is a great place for people to enjoy nature along the river.
