Little Androscoggin River
84.51 km | 52.51 mi
Length can differ from official measure!
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The Little Androscoggin River is a 51.4-mile-long (82.7-kilometer-long) river in the U.S. state of Maine. It originates in Bryant Pond in the town of Woodstock and flows through several communities, including Greenwood, West Paris, Paris (including the village of South Paris), Norway, Oxford, Mechanic Falls, Minot, and Poland, before joining the larger Androscoggin River in the town of Auburn. The Androscoggin River, in turn, flows into Merrymeeting Bay, an estuary of the Kennebec River, which ultimately drains into the Gulf of Maine and the Atlantic Ocean.
The river traverses a diverse landscape in Oxford and Androscoggin Counties and is fed by several tributaries, including the outflow of Thompson Lake, the largest lake in the Little Androscoggin River basin. Historically, the river played an important role in industry, particularly sawmills, paper mills, and textile factories, which altered its hydrology through the construction of several dams and reservoirs. These include the Upper and Lower Range Ponds, which are now also used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming.
Despite its industrial past, the Little Androscoggin River is now a significant natural resource in the region. It provides habitat for diverse fish and wildlife species and serves as a popular destination for outdoor activities. It is also used for agricultural purposes, particularly irrigation. Water quality has improved over time, and the river is an example of the successful restoration of a once-stressed ecosystem.
The river traverses a diverse landscape in Oxford and Androscoggin Counties and is fed by several tributaries, including the outflow of Thompson Lake, the largest lake in the Little Androscoggin River basin. Historically, the river played an important role in industry, particularly sawmills, paper mills, and textile factories, which altered its hydrology through the construction of several dams and reservoirs. These include the Upper and Lower Range Ponds, which are now also used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming.
Despite its industrial past, the Little Androscoggin River is now a significant natural resource in the region. It provides habitat for diverse fish and wildlife species and serves as a popular destination for outdoor activities. It is also used for agricultural purposes, particularly irrigation. Water quality has improved over time, and the river is an example of the successful restoration of a once-stressed ecosystem.
