Moose River (Maine) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Moose River |
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| Country | United States |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Maine 1,930 feet (590 m) |
| River mouth | Moosehead Lake 1,029 feet (314 m) 45°40′55″N 69°45′58″W / 45.682°N 69.766°W |
| Length | 83 miles (134 km) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Kennebec River |
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The Moose River is a river in Maine, about 83-mile-long (134 km). It starts near the border between Canada and the United States, where the land divides the water flowing into the Kennebec River in Maine from the water flowing into the Chaudière River in Quebec.
From its start, the river flows east through several ponds and lakes. It passes by the town of Moose River. Finally, the Moose River flows into Moosehead Lake, which is where the Kennebec River begins. A railroad called the International Railway of Maine was built along the Moose River in 1889.
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Lakes and Ponds Along the Moose River
The Moose River connects several important lakes and ponds as it flows through Maine. These bodies of water are home to different fish and are important parts of the river's journey.
Attean Pond
| Attean Pond | |
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| Location | Somerset County, Maine |
| Max. length | 5 mi (8.0 km) |
| Surface area | 2,880 acres (1,170 ha) |
| Max. depth | 55 ft (17 m) |
| Water volume | 37,037 acre⋅ft (45,684,000 m3) |
| Surface elevation | 1,159 ft (353 m) |
Attean Pond is a large pond that the Moose River flows into. The river enters the south end of the pond and then flows out from the northeast corner. Another important stream from Holeb Pond also flows into the western part of Attean Pond.
Fishing in Attean Pond
The deepest part of Attean Pond is called The Narrows, reaching 55 feet (17 m) deep. This area is great for catching Salmon. Most of the rest of the pond is shallower, less than 20 feet (6.1 m) deep. These shallower areas are better for fish like yellow perch than for trout.
Big Wood Pond
| Wood Pond | |
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| Location | Somerset County |
| Max. length | 3.7 mi (6.0 km) |
| Surface area | 2,168 acres (877 ha) |
| Max. depth | 72 feet (22 m) |
| Water volume | 54,810 acre⋅ft (67,610,000 m3) |
Big Wood Pond is another large pond that the Moose River flows through. The river enters the south end of Big Wood Pond shortly after leaving Attean Pond.
Streams and the Railroad
Another stream, Wood Stream, flows into the west side of Big Wood Pond from the Quebec border. Gander Brook also flows into the north end of the pond. The railroad crosses the Moose River where it enters Big Wood Pond and then follows the eastern shore of the pond into the town of Jackman, Maine. The Moose River then leaves Big Wood Pond, flowing through Jackman.
Long Pond
| Long Pond | |
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| Location | Somerset County |
| Max. length | 8 mi (13 km) |
| Surface area | 2,951 acres (1,194 ha) |
| Max. depth | 44 feet (13 m) |
| Water volume | 17,585 acre⋅ft (21,691,000 m3) |
The Moose River enters the western end of Long Pond about 7 miles (11 km) after leaving Jackman. Long Pond is about a mile wide. The railroad follows the south shore of this pond. Several smaller streams, like Mountain Brook, Parlin Stream, and Churchill Stream, also flow into Long Pond before the Moose River continues its journey from the eastern end.
Brassua Lake
| Brassua Lake | |
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| Location | Somerset County |
| Max. length | 8 mi (13 km) |
| Surface area | 9,454 acres (3,826 ha) |
| Max. depth | 65 feet (20 m) |
| Water volume | 275,166 acre⋅ft (339,412,000 m3) |
| Surface elevation | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
Brassua Lake is the last major lake the Moose River flows through before reaching Moosehead Lake. The Moose River enters the western end of Brassua Lake and then flows out from its eastern shore.
Connecting Streams and the Railroad
Other streams, like Misery Stream and Brassua Stream, also flow into Brassua Lake. The railroad follows the southeastern shore of Brassua Lake before turning south to follow the western shore of Moosehead Lake.
