River

County

Reach

Length (miles)

Year Listed/ Updated

Potential Classification

ORVs

Description

Other States

Abagadasset River

Sagadahoc

Merrymeeting Bay to headwaters.

13

1982

R, F, W, H, O

See Kennebec River (Merrymeeting Bay/River System) comments.

Allagash River

Aroostook

Confluence with the St. John River to Twin Brook rapids.

6

1982

O

Wild-(System includes two of the 10 least developed, low order rivers within entire northeast region.)

Androscoggin River

Oxford

South of Rumford Center to Hastings Island

14

1982

F, O

Hydrologic-(A sparsely developed high order river. Segments include the Lovejoy Bridge and the Sunday River Bridge. Both are National Historic Register Sites.)

Fish-(Segment is an historic Atlantic Salmon fishery.)

Androscoggin River

Cumberland, Sagadahoc

Merrymeeting Bay to Brunswick.

5

1982

R, F, W, H, O

See Kennebec River (Merrymeeting Bay/River System) comments.

Androscoggin River

Oxford

Bean Island to southeast of Dixfield.

10

1982

F

Hydrologic-(A sparsely developed high order river.)

Fish-(Segment is an historic Atlantic Salmon fishery.)

Aroostook River

Aroostook

Washburn to Sheridan.

17

1982

O

Hydrologic-(Largely undeveloped high order river.)

Aroostook River

Aroostook, Penobscot

Confluence with the Machias River to Millinocket Stream.

42

1982

O

Hydrologic-(Undeveloped high order river the extent and size of which is rare in the region.)

Back River

Lincoln

Clough Point to Yount Pt.

4

1982

F

See Sheepscot River (segment form Ilse of Springs to Fort Edgecomb) comments.

Baker Branch

Aroostook

St. John River to headwaters

46

1982

S, O

Big Black River

Aroostook

St. John River to Canadian Border.

29

1982

O

Wild-(System includes two of the 10 least developed low order rivers within entire northeast region.)

Carrabasset River

Somerset

Confluence with the Kennebec to the headwaters.

45

1982

S, F

See Kennebec River (segment from Madison to Solon) comments.

Cathance River

Sagadahoc

Merrymeeting Bay to Bradley Pond.

13

1982

R, F, W, H, O

See Kennebec (Merrymeeting Bay/River System) comments.

Cathance Stream

Washington

Confluence with Dennys River to Lake Cathance.

13

1982

F

See Denny's River comments.

Cold Stream

Passadumkeag River to Enfield

4

1982

G, O

See Passadumkeag River comments.

Cross River

Lincoln

Confluence with the Sheepscot River to north of Adams Pond.

4

1982

F

See Sheepscot River (segment from Isle of Springs to Fort Edgecomb) comments.

Damariscotta River

Lincoln

Farnham Point to Damariscotta.

10

1982

W, O

Archeologic-(The shell heaps within the segment represent the largest aboriginal accumulation of oyster shells in the world.)

Wildlife-(Segment includes a rare and endangered eagle's nest.)

Dennys River

Washington

Hinkley Point to the dam at Meddybemps Lake.

22

1982

F

Fish-(Segment is one of 6 current Atlantic Salmon fisheries.)

Dyer River

Lincoln

Confluence with Sheepscot River to North New Castle.

4

1982

S, R, F, H, O

See Sheepscot River (segment from north of Wiscasset to headwaters) comments.

East Machias River

Washington

Hadley Lake to Pokey Dam (on Crowford Lake).

24

1982

F

Fish-(Segment is one of 6 Atlantic Salmon fisheries.)

Eastern River

Lincoln, Kennebac

Merrymeeting Bay to the Kelly Road Bridge.

10

1982

R, F, W, H, O

See Kennebec River (Merrymeeting Bay/River System) comments.

Ellis River

Oxford

Confluence with the Androscoggin River to the headwaters.

19

1982

F, O

See Androscoggin River (segment from south of Rumford Center to Hasting Island) comments.

Fish River

Aroostook

Fort Kent Mills to the headwaters at Mud Pond.

60

1982

S, R, O

Hydrologic-(A regionally unique combination of undeveloped free-flowing river and 5 large naturally occurring lakes, two of which are within the upper third of the area.)

Scenic-(A wide variety of and diversity of views related to the steep topography, diversity of channel pattern and lake configurations.)

Recreation-(Segment includes two areas of Class 4 rapids.)

Hoyt Brook

Penobscot

Confluence with Penobscot River to headwaters.

9

1982

G, O

See Penobscot River comments.

Katahdin Stream

Oxford

Confluence with the West Branch of the Penobscot River to the headwaters.

8

1982

R

Recreation-(Segment includes a unique diversity of flow gradients including waterfalls, Class 3-4 rapids, flatwater and an impassible narrow gorge.)

Kennebec River

Sagadahoc

Merrymeeting Bay to Bath.

3

1982

R, F, W, H, O

See Kennebec River (Merrymeeting Bay/River System) comments.

Kennebec River

Sagadahoc

Bay Point to Bath.

11

1982

S, G, H, O

Geologic-(Mouth of river is typical portion of a nationally unique coastline.)

Botanic-(Regionally rare areas of tidal marsh are present.)

Historic-(Numerous National Historic Register Sites at Bath and at Popham Beach.)

Scenic-(Diverse juxtaposition and combination of land, water and vegetational elements.)

Kennebec River

Somerset

Madison to Solon

12

1982

S, F

Historic-(Segment was a portion of the route of Benedict Arnold's abortive invasion of Canada in 1775. Arnold's Trail to Quebec is a National Historic Register Site.)

Fish-(Segment is an historic Atlantic Salmon fishery.)

Kennebec River

Somerset

Wyman Lake to Harris Dam.

25

1982

S, R, O

See Kibby Stream, Spencer Stream and the Dead River comments.

Kennebec River (Merrymeeting Bay/River System)

Lincoln, Sagadahoc

Merrymeeting Bay to South Bardiner.

9

1982

R, F, W, H, O

Fish-(Segments are historic Atlantic Salmon fisheries. The Eastern, Cathance and Abagadasset Rivers are the only rivers in Maine where Atlantic sturgeon annually run. Shortnose sturgeon, an endangered species, are found in the Kennebec River. The State of Maine has identified the Kennebec River as having the best potential for an anadromous fishery of any river in Maine.)

Wildlife-(The Bay has the largest spring concentration of Canada geese in Maine. Segments are a portion of the northernmost stop-over on the Atlantic flyway in the U.S. Bald Eagles nest near Sivan Island on the Kennebec River.)

Botanic-(Segments comprise one of the few areas in Maine that supports significant occurrences of wild rice.)

Hydrologic-(Segments are integral parts of the largest freshwater tidal bay on the eastern seaboard north of Chesapeake Bay. The Kennebec and Androscoggin River segments are the downstream portions of the second and third largest rivers in Maine.)

Recreation-(The Eastern, Abagadasset and Cathance River segments host large members of winter smelt, which are popular for ice-fishing. About 36% of all Maines's waterfowlers hunt in Merrymeeting Bay. The area is in proximity to the urban population of Portland.)

Historic-(The Kennebec River segment includes Richmond, an old ship building village which has more Greek Revival homes than any other town in Maine, as well as several buildings on the National Historic Register. The Androscoggin River segment is adjacent to Brunswick which contains a 19th century National Historic District. The Kennebec River segment is adjacent to Bath which contains a 19th century National Historic District. In the late 19th century tidewater ice from the Kennebec River was known as "white gold" and was famous throughout the country and shipped as far as the West Indies.)

Kibby Stream, Spencer Stream, and the Dead River

Franklin, Somerset

The Forks to the headwaters of Kibby Stream.

42

1982

S, R, O

Hydrologic-(Grand Falls is a regionally unique high flow falls.)

Scenic-(An unusually high diversity of views due to variations in land forms, topography and water features.)

Recreation-(Extremely high diversity of stream gradients, including approximately 20% of which is class IV gradient.)

Little Black River

Aroostook

St. John River to headwaters.

27

1982

O

Wild-(System includes two of the 10 least developed, low order rivers within entire northeast region.)

Little Cold Stream

Cold Stream to headwaters

3

1982

G, O

See Passadumkeag River comments.

Machias River

Hancock, Washington

Whitneyville Reservoir to Third Machias Lake.

45

1982

F, W

Geologic-(Formations, the result of glaciation, unique to the eastern coast.)

Fish-(A regionally and nationally significant Atlantic Salmon and other anadromous habitat.)

Machias River

Aroostook

Aroostook River to Big Machias Lake.

32

1982

G, O

Geologic-(Unique gorge near Carry Brook.)

Wild-(One of the least developed rivers in the entire northeast region.)

Macwahoc Stream

Aroostook

Confluence with Mattawamkeag.

0

1982

O

See Mattawamkeag River comments.

Marsh River

Lincoln

Confluence with Sheepscot River to New Castle.

7

1982

S, R, F, H, O

See Sheepscot River (segment from north of Wiscasset to headwaters) comments.

Mattawamkeag River

Penobscot, Aroostook

Mattawamkeag to Haynesville

46

1982

O

Wild-(Corridor and surrounding watersheds are essentially undeveloped.)

Moose River

Franklin and Somerset

Attean Pond to Canada

38

1982

R, G, O

Botanic-Regionally unique predominance of extensive wetlands. Geologic-Regionally unique Holeb Falls. Wild-Within an extremely undeveloped corridor and watershed, the topography of which makes the area inaccessible. Recreation-Segment includes regionally significant recreation, such as the Bow Trip, which provides a 24-mile circuit canoe and camping trip.

Mosquito Brook

Aroostook

Confluence with the Fish River to the headwaters.

9

1982

S, R, O

See Fish River comments.

Muddy River

Sagadahoc

Merrymeeting Bay to headwaters.

4

1982

R, F, W, H, O

See Kennebec River (Merrymeeting Bay/River System) comments.

Narraguaus River and Schoodic Brook

Washington, Hancock

Narraguagus River from Milbridge to E. Br. headwaters. Schoodic Brook from confluence with Narraguagus River to Route 193.

54

1982

G, O

Geologic-(Formations, the result of glaciation and unique to the eastern coast.)

Botanic-(Blueberry barrens within corridor are unique to eastern region).

Nezinscot River, East Branch

Oxford, Androscoggin

Buckfield to headwaters.

17

1982

S, G

Scenic-(Diverse juxtapositon and combination of land, water and vegetation elements. High range and variety of views.)

Geologic-(Excellent example of an undeveloped, open, low mountain, low order river.)

Ossipee River

Oxford, York

Confluence with the Saco River to Kezar Falls.

7

1982

R

Recreation-(Regionally popular river canoeable throughout the entire recreation season. Easily accessible.)

Passadumkeag River

Penobscot, Hancock

Passadumkeag to headwaters.

41

1982

G, O

Geologic-(A prominent horseback ridge.)

Botanic-(A huge expanse of heath and marsh land which supports a variety of plant and animal habitats. Nearly 100% of the corridor possesses significant amounts of wetland and/or water features, the extent and distribution of which is unique to the section.)

Penobscot River

Penobscot

Socks Island to Passadunkeag.

16

1982

G, O

Geologic-(Segment includes a unique variety and distribution of significant islands, including Orson Island, Sugar Island, And Olamon Island.)

Hydrologic-(A high order relatively undeveloped river.)

Penobscot River, West Branch

Oxford

Ambajejus Lake to the Ripogenus Dam.

21

1982

S, F

Scenic-(Segment includes a spectacular, narrow, impassible gorge and regionally unique views to Mt. Katahdin, a rare open low mountain area.)

Piscataquis River

Penobscot, Piscataquis

Confluence with the Penobscot River to east of Dover Foxcroft.

37

1982

F

Fish-(Segment is currently being restored as an Atlantic Salmon fishery.)

Piscataquis River

Penobscot, Piscataquis

West of Dover Foxcroft to Builford.

6

1982

R, F, H

Historic-(Segment includes Low's Bridge, a National Historic Register Site.)

Fish-(Segment is currently being restored as an Atlantic Salmon fishery.)

Recreation-(Recognized as a significant sport fishing river.)

Pleasant River

Washington

Seavy Point to Columbia Falls.

9

1982

F, H, O

Historic-(Segment flows through Columbia Falls, which is located on 3 National Historic Register Sites.)

Ecologic-(Segment flows through a region remarkable for its diversity of ecosystems. Representative and unique areas include a bird island, broadworm and clam flats, extensive salt marshes, eelgrass bottoms, kelp beds, rocky sea frontage and numerous beaches.)

Fish-(Segment is one of 6 regionally unique current Atlantic Salmon fisheries.)

Pleasant River

Washington

Columbia Falls to Pleasant River Lake.

30

1982

F, O

Fish-(Location of significant runs of Atlantic salmon and other anadromous fish.)

Botanic-(Segment includes the Great Heath which is possibly the largest open heath in the northeast. The area, which is over 6,000 acres in size, has flora generally similar to that found in subarctic regions and occurs in a depression made by a glacial tongue.)

Pollard Brook

Penobscot

Confluence with Penobscot River to headwaters.

5

1982

G, O

See Penobscot River comments.

Saco River

Cumberland, York

Steep Falls to Great Falls.

12

1982

R

Recreation-(Regionally popular river canoeable throughout the entire recreation season. Easily accessible.)

Saco River

Oxford

East Hiram to Fryeburg.

22

1982

S, R, O

Recreation-(Highly used recreational river canoeable throughout the entire year.)

Hydrologic-(Unique undeveloped high order river.)

Scenic-(Unique and diverse juxtaposition and combination of land, water and vegetation elements.)

Botanic-(Vast area of wetlands and forest wetlands adjacent to river.)

Geologic-(One of the most significant examples of a meandering river channel in the region.)

Seboeis River

Penobscot

Wast Branch Penobscot to Snoeshoe Lake.

27

1982

G, O

Wild-(One of the least developed rivers in the entire northeast region.)

Geologic-(A regionally significant waterfall at Grand Pitch.)

Sheepscot River

Sagadahoc, Lincoln

Isle of Springs to Fort Edgecomb.

9

1982

F

Fish-(Segment is one of 6 regionally unique current Atlantic Salmon fisheries.)

Sheepscot River

Lincoln, Waldo

North of Wiscasset to headwaters.

32

1982

S, R, F, H, O

Fish-(The northernmost natural population of the American Oyster in the U.S. and the only significant oyster bed entirely within Maine waters. The southernmost well established Atlantic Salmon run in the region.)

Historic-(National Historic Registries present in Alna.)

Hydrologic-(Reversible falls below Village of Sheepscot.)

Recreation-(Diverse range of gradients and water environments.)

Scenic-(Extremely diverse juxtaposition and combination of land, water and vegetational elements.)

Sheepscot River, West Branch

Lincoln

Confluence with Sheepscot River to southwest of Windsorville.

4

1982

S, R, F, H, O

See Sheepscot River (segment from north of Wiscasset to headwaters) comments.

St. Croix River

Washington

Grand Falls flowage to Vanceboro.

28

1982

W, O

Wildlife-(Identified winter habitat for the Bald Eagle.)

Hydrologic-(Unique largely undeveloped high order river.)

St. Francis River

Aroostook

Estcourt to confluence with St. John River.

56

1982

O

Wild-(Corridor and surrounding area is one of the largest and least accessible and most primitive geographical units east of the Mississippi River.)

St. George River

Waldo

Sennebec Pond to headwaters of the Dead River.

17

1982

F, O

Botanic-(Segment flows through the 451 acre Appleton Bog, which contains 230 acres of virgin Atlantic White Cedar. This stand is the northern and eastern most extensive growth of that species.

Fish-(Segment is an historic Atlantic Salmon fishery.)

St. John River

Aroostook

Dickey to confluence with Baker Br.

77

1982

O

Botanic-(Rare and endangered Furbist Lousewort present.)

Wild-(Largest and longest least developed rivers in one of the largest, least accessible and most primitive geographic units east of the Mississippi River.)

St. John River, Southwest Branch

Somerset

Baker Br. confluence to Little St. John Lake.

35

1982

O

Wild-(Within largest, least accessible and most primitive geographical units east of the Mississippi River.)

Stillwater River

Penobscot

Socks Island to Stillwater.

8

1982

G, O

See Penobscot River comments.

Sunday River

Oxford

Confluence with the Androscoggin River to the headwaters.

14

1982

F, O

See Androscoggin (segment from south of Rumford Center to Hasting Island) comments.

Sunkhaze Stream

Penobscot

Confluence with Penobscot River to headwaters.

12

1982

G, O

See Penobscot River comments.

Union River, West Branch

Hancock

Route 181 bridge to Great Pond.

15

1982

F

Fish-(Segment is an historic Atlantic Salmon fishery.)