Penobscot River - Wikipedia
The Penobscot River (Abenaki: Pαnawάhpskewtəkʷ) is a 109-mile-long (175 km) [ 2 ] river in the U.S. state of Maine. Including the river's West Branch and South Branch increases the Penobscot's length to 264 miles (425 km), [ 2 ] making it the second-longest river system in Maine and the longest entirely in the state.
Penobscot River | Native American, Wildlife, Recreation | Britannica
Penobscot River, river in Maine, U.S., formed by several headstreams draining numerous lakes that were created by melting glaciers. It is the state’s longest river, about 350 miles (560 km) in length. Its western and eastern branches join at Medway and run in …
Penobscot River - American Rivers
The Penobscot is New England’s second largest river, behind the Connecticut, and the largest river entirely within Maine. The river is home to the largest Atlantic salmon run remaining in the U.S. Up until 1992, it was tradition to send the first salmon caught each year to the President.
Penobscot River - Visit Maine
The mighty Penobscot, the longest river entirely in Maine and with its north, south, east, and west branches, is an outdoor sportsman’s dream. Sections of this 190-mile-long beauty contain some of Maine’s most challenging and breathtaking whitewater rafting opportunities, as well as sections perfect for smooth and easy paddling.
Penobscot Narrows Bridge & Observatory & Fort Knox
The Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory is the crown jewel of coastal Maine, offering spectacular 360-degree views of the Penobscot River and Bay, the Maine countryside and the distant western mountains.
Penobscot River - Maine: An Encyclopedia
The Penobscot River Basin drains 8,680 +/- square miles in northeastern Maine. The main stem of the river flows for 105 miles from the confluence of its East and West Branches in Medway, south to its mouth in Penobscot Bay. Approximately 95% of the basin is forested and with a sparse population.
Penobscot River - The Maine Highlands
The Penobscot River, stretching over 350 miles, is a majestic waterway and the longest river in Maine. Flowing east into the Atlantic Ocean, this river is a vital part of The Maine Highlands, known for its stunning natural beauty and rich history.
Penobscot - Maine Rivers
New England’s second largest river system, the Penobscot drains an area of 8,570 square miles. Its West Branch rises near Penobscot Lake on the Maine/Quebec border; the East Branch at East Branch Pond near the headwaters of the Allagash River.
Penobscot River Restoration Project - Natural Resources Council …
Opened up 2,000 miles of rivers and streams to sea-run fish like the Atlantic salmon and shad. Maintained hydropower production and is one of the nation’s most innovative river restoration projects.
Penobscot River Processes, Aquatic Habitat, and Management
The Penobscot River is the mightiest of Maine’s coastal rivers, with a watershed covering ~8,600 square miles (22,274 square kilometers) of land across seven Maine counties and stretching from its mouth near Bucksport in Penobscot Bay to the drainage divide in the Boundary Ranges of the Appalachian Mountains at the state’s western border ...