East Machias River
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The East Machias River is a river in Washington County
, Maine
. From the outlet of Crawford Lake (45.0120°N 67.5868 °W) in Crawford
, it runs 35.8 miles (57.6 km) southeast to the estuary
of the Machias River
at the head of Machias Bay
. The river mouth is on the border between the towns of East Machias
and Machiasport
.
Washington County, Maine
Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maine. In 2010, its population was 32,856. Its county seat is Machias.Sometimes referred to as "Sunrise County" because it is the easternmost county in the United States, and it is often where the rising sun first shines on the 48...
, Maine
Maine
Maine is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and south, New Hampshire to the west, and the Canadian provinces of Quebec to the northwest and New Brunswick to the northeast. Maine is both the northernmost and easternmost...
. From the outlet of Crawford Lake (45.0120°N 67.5868 °W) in Crawford
Crawford, Maine
Crawford is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States. The town was named after William H. Crawford, Secretary of the Treasury. The population was 108 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
, it runs 35.8 miles (57.6 km) southeast to the estuary
Estuary
An estuary is a partly enclosed coastal body of water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it, and with a free connection to the open sea....
of the Machias River
Machias River
The Machias River is a river in Maine, USA. It flows through Washington County in the eastern part of the state, from Third Machias Lake , passing the town of Machias and emptying into Machias Bay.-History:...
at the head of Machias Bay
Machias Bay
Machias Bay is a bay in Washington County, Maine that opens into the Gulf of Maine.The bay was the scene of the Battle of Machias — the first naval battle of the American Revolution, occasioned by the British need for lumber for Boston....
. The river mouth is on the border between the towns of East Machias
East Machias, Maine
East Machias is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States on the East Machias River. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 1,298.-Geography:...
and Machiasport
Machiasport, Maine
Machiasport is a town in Washington County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,160 at the 2000 census. Machiasport is a historic seaport and tourist destination.-History:...
.