Mousam River

The Mousam River is a 29.7-mile-long river in , , United States. Its primary source is Mousam Lake, located between the towns of Shapleigh and , and it flows into the Atlantic Ocean just west of Kennebunk Beach.
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  • Type: Stream
  • Description: river in the United States of America
  • Also known as: “Cape Porpoise River”, “Cape Porpus River”, “Maguncook River”, and “Mousom River”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Goochs Beach and Maine Diner.

Beach
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is situated 1½ miles east of Mousam River.

Restaurant
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The is a diner in . It serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The diner, which has a seating capacity of 90 and a year-round staff of about 60, serves an average of 1,200 to 1,500 patrons on a peak summer day. is situated 2½ miles west of Mousam River.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kennebunkport and Kennebunk.

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is a coastal town in southern . 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.

Town
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is a census-designated place comprising the central village in the town of in , United States. The population was 5,214 at the 2010 census, out of a total town population of 10,798. is situated 3 miles northwest of Mousam River.

Village
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is a town in , United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 4,264. It is part of the Portland-South Portland-Biddeford metropolitan area. is situated 3 miles northeast of Mousam River.

Mousam River

Latitude
43.34453° or 43° 20′ 40″ north
Longitude
-70.51505° or 70° 30′ 54″ west
Open location code
87MF8FVM+RX
Geo­Names ID
4972836
Wiki­data ID
Q14715300
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Satellite Map

Discover Mousam River from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Catalan to Welsh—“Mousam River” goes by many names.
  • Catalan: “Mousam”
  • Cebuano: “Mousam River”
  • Irish: “Abhainn Mousam”
  • Persian: “رودخانه موسام”
  • Venetian: “Mousam”
  • Welsh: “Afon Mousam”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Kennebunk Beach and Four Corners.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Great Hill and Parsons Beach.

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