Sasanoa River
| Sasanoa River | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Maine |
TheSasanoa Riveris an 8.6-mile-long (13.8 km)[1]tidal channel in the Midcoast region ofMaine,connecting theKennebec Riverwith theSheepscot River.
The Sasanoa River has two distinct sections. The western section begins at the Kennebec River opposite the city ofBathand runs east, forming the boundary between the towns ofArrowsicandWoolwich,and passing through its narrowest channel at Upper Hell Gate. The western section ends at Hockomock Bay, a water body also crossed by theBack Riverand containing numerous tidal inlets. The eastern section of the Sasanoa River begins 1 mile (1.6 km) northeast of the river's western section and flows southeast through Lower Hell Gate and Goose Rock Passage to the Sheepscot River. This section of the river forms the boundary betweenLincolnandSagadahoccounties, as well as between the towns ofWestportandGeorgetown.
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References[edit]
- ^U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data.The National Map,accessed June 22, 2011
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sasanoa River
- Maine Streamflow Data from the USGS
- Maine Watershed Data From Environmental Protection Agency
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