Batson River
The Batson River is a 6.4-mile-long river in the town of Kennebunkport in the U.S. state of Maine. It flows into the west end of Goosefare Bay, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean, north of the village of Cape Porpoise.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Stream
- Description: river in the United States of America
- Also known as: “Batson’s River” and “Cape Porpoise River”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Goat Island Light Station.
Goat Island Light Station
Lighthouse
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Goat Island Light is a lighthouse located off Cape Porpoise near Kennebunkport in southern Maine. Goat Island Light was established in 1835 to guard the entrance to Cape Porpoise Harbor. Goat Island Light Station is situated 2 miles south of Batson River.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Cape Porpoise and Arundel.
Cape Porpoise
Neighborhood
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Cape Porpoise is a small coastal village in the town of Kennebunkport, Maine, United States, and was the original English settlement of the town. It is located northeast of Dock Square and southwest of Goose Rocks Beach.
Arundel
Village
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Arundel is a town in York County, Maine, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 4,264. It is part of the Portland-South Portland-Biddeford metropolitan area. Arundel is situated 2½ miles west of Batson River.
Kennebunkport
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Kennebunkport is a coastal town in southern Maine. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the state. It is known for its shopping, atmosphere, and for providing access to Maine breaches.
Batson River
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: York County, Maine, New England, United States, North America
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Satellite Map
Discover Batson River from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Catalan to Welsh—“Batson River” goes by many names.
- Catalan: “Batson”
- Cebuano: “Batson River”
- Irish: “Abhainn Batson”
- Venetian: “Batson”
- Welsh: “Afon Batson”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Clock Farm Corner and Goose Rocks Beach.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Marshall Point and West Goose Rocks.
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