West Branch Piscataquis River

The West Branch Piscataquis River is a 22-mile-long (35 km)^[1] tributary of the Piscataquis River in Piscataquis County, Maine. Its source (45°22′59″N 69°45′05″W) is in East Moxie, Somerset County (Maine Township 2, Range 4, BKP EKR). The river runs about 6 miles (10 km) east, then 11 miles (18 km) south, then 5 miles (8 km) east to its confluence with the East Branch Piscataquis River in Blanchard to form the Piscataquis.

West Branch Piscataquis River
Location
Country	United States
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Maine
• elevation	1,350 feet (410 m)
Mouth
• location	Piscataquis River
• coordinates	45°16′58″N 69°35′33″W
• elevation	590 feet (180 m)
Length	about 16 miles (30 km)
Basin features
Progression	Piscataquis River – Penobscot River

The Appalachian Trail crosses the West Branch just below Bald Mountain Stream, and runs along the north bank of the river for about 4 miles (6 km) in Blanchard, to the joining with the East Branch.

See also

• List of rivers of Maine