Merrymeeting Bay

General data

Name: Merrymeeting Bay
Water system: Atlantic Ocean
Water type: Natural lake
Progression: Kennebec River -> Gulf of Maine -> Atlantic Ocean -> Planet Earth
Climates: Temperate
Continents: North America
Countries: United States of America

Description

Merrymeeting Bay is a large freshwater tidal bay located in the U.S. state of Maine. Merrymeeting Bay's unusual geography defies common landform terms. It is not what is usually meant by the word bay. It is somewhat like an estuary but it has fresh water with very little salt. Geologically it is described as an "inland delta" and biologically as "tidal riverine." The head of Merrymeeting Bay is generally considered to begin at the southernmost point of Swan Island. Bordering towns and cities include Bath, Brunswick, Topsham, Bowdoinham, Dresden, and Woolwich. Public access to the bay is gained mainly from public docks on one of the contributing rivers in Brunswick, Bath, Richmond, and Bowdoinham.

Merrymeeting Bay

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Description

Rivers

Androscoggin River

Abagadasset River

Cathance River

Merrymeeting Bay

General data

Description

Rivers

Androscoggin River

Abagadasset River

Cathance River

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