Belgrade Stream
15.22 km | 9.45 mi
Length can differ from official measure!
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Belgrade Stream is a watercourse in the Belgrade Lakes region of Maine, USA, connecting the two large lakes of Long Pond and Messalonskee Lake. The Belgrade Lakes consist of seven lakes: East Pond, North Pond, Great Pond, Long Pond, Messalonskee Lake, McGrath Pond, and Salmon Lake. Belgrade Stream flows from the southern end of Long Pond about 14 kilometers east through the Wings Mills Dam and finally empties into the southern part of Messalonskee Lake. This stream is part of the drainage system that ultimately flows into the Kennebec River via Messalonskee Stream.
The Belgrade Lakes are a chain of seven lakes in the area around Belgrade, Maine, USA. They consist of East Pond, North Pond, Great Pond, Long Pond, Messalonskee Lake, McGrath Pond, and Salmon Pond. These lakes are connected by creeks and streams and ultimately flow into the Kennebec River near Waterville via Messalonskee Stream. The region is known for its picturesque landscape of clear waters, rolling hills, and dense forests, making it a popular destination for recreational activities.
Geography and Lakes: Great Pond is the largest lake at 8,239 acres (3,334 ha), while Messalonskee Lake is the deepest at 113 feet (34 m). The lakes offer a variety of water conditions, from warmer, shallower waters in North Pond to cooler, deeper areas in Long Pond and Messalonskee Lake.
Belgrade Lakes is a popular recreational area for fishing, boating, swimming, and other water sports. There are public boat launches, beaches, and hiking trails. A particularly popular activity is a two-hour tour on the mailboat on Great Pond, which delivers to approximately 30 homes and offers insight into the diversity of the shoreline region.
Water quality is monitored by organizations such as the 7 Lakes Alliance and the Belgrade Lakes Association, as algal blooms have been a problem since the 1990s. Measures such as targeted forestry and the return of farmland to forest areas have improved water quality and encouraged wildlife, including deer, elk, and birds.
The region has inspired literary works, such as E.B. White's essay "Once More to the Lake" and Ernest Thompson's play "On Golden Pond," which was later made into a film. Belgrade Lakes Golf Club, a highly acclaimed golf course overlooking Great and Long Ponds, is another attraction.
Infrastructure and Tourism: Belgrade, a small town of about 3,250 residents (2020), doubles its population in the summer with seasonal residents. Located about 10 miles north of Augusta, the region, in addition to the lakes, offers historic buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Belgrade Lakes are an idyllic destination for nature lovers, offering a blend of recreation, nature and cultural heritage that attracts visitors from the region and beyond.
The Belgrade Lakes are a chain of seven lakes in the area around Belgrade, Maine, USA. They consist of East Pond, North Pond, Great Pond, Long Pond, Messalonskee Lake, McGrath Pond, and Salmon Pond. These lakes are connected by creeks and streams and ultimately flow into the Kennebec River near Waterville via Messalonskee Stream. The region is known for its picturesque landscape of clear waters, rolling hills, and dense forests, making it a popular destination for recreational activities.
Geography and Lakes: Great Pond is the largest lake at 8,239 acres (3,334 ha), while Messalonskee Lake is the deepest at 113 feet (34 m). The lakes offer a variety of water conditions, from warmer, shallower waters in North Pond to cooler, deeper areas in Long Pond and Messalonskee Lake.
Belgrade Lakes is a popular recreational area for fishing, boating, swimming, and other water sports. There are public boat launches, beaches, and hiking trails. A particularly popular activity is a two-hour tour on the mailboat on Great Pond, which delivers to approximately 30 homes and offers insight into the diversity of the shoreline region.
Water quality is monitored by organizations such as the 7 Lakes Alliance and the Belgrade Lakes Association, as algal blooms have been a problem since the 1990s. Measures such as targeted forestry and the return of farmland to forest areas have improved water quality and encouraged wildlife, including deer, elk, and birds.
The region has inspired literary works, such as E.B. White's essay "Once More to the Lake" and Ernest Thompson's play "On Golden Pond," which was later made into a film. Belgrade Lakes Golf Club, a highly acclaimed golf course overlooking Great and Long Ponds, is another attraction.
Infrastructure and Tourism: Belgrade, a small town of about 3,250 residents (2020), doubles its population in the summer with seasonal residents. Located about 10 miles north of Augusta, the region, in addition to the lakes, offers historic buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Belgrade Lakes are an idyllic destination for nature lovers, offering a blend of recreation, nature and cultural heritage that attracts visitors from the region and beyond.
