Pennamaquan River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pennamaquan River |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| City | Pembroke |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Pennamaquan Lake 75 ft (23 m) 44°59′45″N 67°12′30″W / 44.99583°N 67.20833°W |
| River mouth | Cobscook Bay 0 ft (0 m) 44°55′5″N 67°7′5″W / 44.91806°N 67.11806°W |
The Pennamaquan River is a cool, short river in the state of Maine, USA. It's about 8.1-mile (13 km) long. This river helps drain water from Pennamaquan Lake, which is a medium-sized lake. The river then flows into Cobscook Bay, which is part of the ocean.
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Journey of the Pennamaquan River
Have you ever wondered where a river starts and ends? The Pennamaquan River begins its journey at the end of Pennamaquan Lake. This lake is located about 3.4 miles (5.5 km) northwest of a town called Pembroke.
River's Path to the Bay
From the lake, the river flows mostly towards the southeast. It travels for about 3.3 miles (5.3 km) in this direction. After that, it takes a short turn towards the south for about 1.4 miles (2.3 km). Finally, the Pennamaquan River reaches its destination and flows into Cobscook Bay.
Streams Joining the River
Rivers often get water from smaller streams and other bodies of water. These are called tributaries. The Pennamaquan River and the lake it comes from have several important tributaries that feed them.
Tributaries of Pennamaquan Lake
These streams flow into Pennamaquan Lake, adding water to it:
- Taylor Brook
- Moosehorn Brook
- Round Lake
- Ohio Brook
Tributaries of the Main River
One stream joins the Pennamaquan River itself, after it leaves the lake:
- Crow Brook
