West Branch Eastern River
The West Branch Eastern River is a 10.4-mile-long tributary of the Eastern River in Maine. It is part of the Kennebec River watershed. The West Branch begins near South Windsor and flows southwest through the town of Whitefield, joining the East Branch at East Pittston to form the Eastern River.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Stream
- Description: river in the United States of America
- Also known as: “Meadow Brook” and “The Branch”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Whitefield and Head Tide Historic District.
Whitefield
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Whitefield is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,408 at the 2020 census. Whitefield is named for the celebrated British evangelist George Whitefield, who inspired the colonists before the town was settled in 1770, mainly by Irish Catholics.
Head Tide Historic District
Neighborhood
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The Head Tide Historic District encompasses a formerly industrial, now rural village at the head of tide of the Sheepscot River in Alna, Maine. The area had been industrially active since the mid-18th century, but its mills declined and were all destroyed by 1949, leaving a predominantly residential area with a number of houses dating mainly to the period before 1860. Head Tide Historic District is situated 5 miles southeast of West Branch Eastern River.
Pittston
Village
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Pittston is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,875 at the 2020 census. The town was named after the family of John Pitt, who were early settlers. Pittston is situated 5 miles northwest of West Branch Eastern River.
West Branch Eastern River
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: Lincoln County, Mid Coast, Maine, New England, United States, North America
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In Other Languages
From Catalan to Welsh—“West Branch Eastern River” goes by many names.
- Catalan: “West Branch Eastern”
- Cebuano: “West Branch Eastern River”
- Venetian: “West Branch Eastern”
- Welsh: “Afon West Branch Eastern”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as East Pittston and Trainor Corner.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include East Branch Eastern River and Maple Grove Cemetery.
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