Rank of Maine, Geography

Maine, while the largest in New England, is relatively small compared to other states.  It abundant lakes, rivers and streams contribute to a high ranking for water resources. Unlike many western state with huge proportions of land owned by the federal government, Maine has a very small amount, most of which is in Acadia National…

Geography

Major Water Drainage Basins

    Maine has varied geographic features, from its coast to its lakes, to its mountains and streams. It has 73 rivers longer than 20 miles and countless other rivers and streams. More than 700 mountains reach over 1,000 feet. The state’s land area is 30,843 square miles. The straight-line measure of the coast is…