Kennebec River near Skowhegan, Maine

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The Kennebec River near Skowhegan, Maine is a major central Maine waterway known for its historic mill towns, scenic valleys, and popular whitewater recreation.


Statements (48)
Predicate Object
instanceOf river reach
adjacentTo Skowhegan downtown
historic mill complexes in Skowhegan
climateZone humid continental climate region
country United States of America
surface form: "United States"
drainsTo Gulf of Maine
flowsThrough Skowhegan, Maine
hasFeature dams
impoundments
rapids
river gorge sections
hasScenicQuality forested riverbanks
rocky ledges
rural landscapes
hasWildlife coldwater fish species
migratory birds
warmwater fish species
historicallyUsedFor log driving
paper mills
textile mills
knownFor fishing
historic mill towns
hydropower development
kayaking
rafting
scenic river valleys
whitewater recreation
locatedIn Maine
Skowhegan, Maine
Somerset County, Maine
central Maine
near Skowhegan Dam
Skowhegan Gorge
partOf Kennebec River
Kennebec River
surface form: "Kennebec River watershed"
region New England
subjectTo seasonal high spring flows
winter ice conditions
supportsActivity outdoor recreation industry
tourism
usedFor angling
boating
canoeing
hydroelectric power
industrial water supply
rafting outfitters operations
recreation
watercourse Kennebec River

Referenced by (2)

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Invasion of Quebec (1775) approachRoute Kennebec River near Skowhegan, Maine
this entity surface form: "Kennebec River and Maine wilderness route"
U.S. Route 2 in Maine follows Kennebec River near Skowhegan, Maine

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