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.- 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 Pittston.
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.
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.
Dresden Mills
Village
Photo: Calvin Beale, Public domain.
Dresden is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States, that was incorporated in 1794. The population was 1,725 at the 2020 census. Dresden Mills is situated 6 miles southwest 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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Satellite Map
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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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