Piscataqua River (Presumpscot River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Piscataqua River |
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| Country | United States |
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| Main source | Maine |
The Piscataqua River is a small river in the state of Maine, United States. It is about 11.9-mile-long (19.2 km), which is roughly 19 kilometers. This river is a "tributary" of the Presumpscot River. A tributary is a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger river.
The Piscataqua River helps form part of a larger "watershed" that eventually reaches Casco Bay. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a single river, lake, or ocean. Casco Bay is a part of the huge Atlantic Ocean.
Where the River Begins
The Piscataqua River starts in the southern part of a town called Gray. It begins at the spot where water flows out of Forest Lake. From there, the river flows for a short distance towards the northeast.
Its Journey to the Ocean
After its start, the Piscataqua River turns and flows towards the southeast. It then enters another town called Cumberland. The river continues its path, heading southwest, and soon reaches the town of Falmouth.
In Falmouth, the river changes direction again, turning more towards the south-southeast. Finally, the Piscataqua River meets the Presumpscot River. This meeting point is just north of a big road bridge, the Interstate 495 bridge.
