Piscataqua River
The Piscataqua River is a 12 mile (19 km) long tidal estuary formed by the confluence of the Salmon Falls and Cochecho rivers. The drainage basin of the river is approximately 1,495 square miles, creating the third fastest-flowing navigable river in the world. It creates part of the boundary between Maine and New Hampshire, making its way into the Atlantic Ocean below Portsmouth.
Named by the area's original Abenaki inhabitants, "Piscataqua" combines "peske" (branch) with "tegwe" (a river with a strong current, possibly tidal). "Peske-tegwe", then, describes a place where a river separates into two or three parts, or literally, "a place where boats or canoes ascending the river together from its mouth were compelled to separate according to their several destinations"
The first known European to explore the river was Martin Pring in 1603. Captain John Smith placed a spelling similar to "Piscataqua" for the region on his map of 1614. The river was site of the first sawmill in the colonies in 1623, the same year the contemporary spelling "Piscataqua" was first recorded.
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32 Badgers Island West Kittery ME
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Listing Price: $1,095,000
Spectacular river and sunset views. Spacious and well designed kitchen for the serious chef. Open concept with fireplace, 3 decks, 3 ensuite bedrooms & baths plus powder room. Keyed elevator opens directly in unit. 2 parking spaces, private dock. MLS #: 4012493 [View Property] |
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11 Landing Way Dover NH
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Listing Price: $959,000
Direct waterfront property with private deep water dock. Direct access to ocean, no fixed bridges, perfect for sailboats. Contemporary Cape style home boasts gourmet kitchen, expansive views, 2 large family rooms. Exceptional quality throughout. MLS #: 4002557 [View Property] |
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280 A Dover Point Road Dover NH
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Listing Price: $949,900
Spectacular views from every room in this beautiful waterfront ranch. 30 plus foot dock and easy access to the ocean. Open concept with soaring cathedral ceilings and lots of glass to enjoy the view. Custom kitchen with granite counters, built in ovens & DCS gas cooktop. Living room with fireplace, 3 season room, new mahogany deck, 3 car garage and so much more. MLS #: 2826443 [View Property] |
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32 Badgers Island West Kittery ME
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Listing Price: $927,500
Stroll to downtown Portsmouth. With a private dock and boat slip, enjoy carefree living in this tastefully decorated one level condo on the Piscataqua River. Spacious open-concept unit with gourmet kitchen, sumptuous master suite, two additional en-suite bedrooms, elevator, which opens directly into each unit and heated garage. Virtual tour MLS #: 2822350 [View Property] |
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4 Island Kittery ME
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Listing Price: $895,000
Upscale Badger Island townhouse w/ panoramic Piscataqua views spanning from the Naval Shipyard to Portsmouth Waterfront. Open concept w/ custom detail that includes granite kitchen, maple floors, cathedral ceilings & multiple decks. Convenient 5 minute walk to downtown Portsmouth Virtual tour MLS #: 4005289 [View Property] |
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222 DOVER POINT ROAD Dover NH
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Listing Price: $795,000
The Best Waterfront in Dover!! Wonderful Contemporary Style Home with Complete Privacy as you drive down long driveway. Open Concept Floor Plan for the perfect place to Entertain. Wide Sweeping Views of the River. Huge Decks to enjoy outside living. Beautifully Beamed Structure, Gorgeous Granite Fireplace, 1st Floor Master Suite, A true Cook's Kitchen, Views from all rooms on the 1st Floor and most from Lower Level. Truly a special place. Virtual tour MLS #: 2819817 [View Property] |
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84 Whipple RD Kittery ME
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Listing Price: $725,000
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16 Pocahontas Kittery ME
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Listing Price: $625,000
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5 Rose Lane Kittery ME
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Listing Price: $625,000
Many recent improvements, granite kitchen, roof, elec. Needing some cosmetic changes to bring current. Fantastic views, great sense of privacy. Charmer! Please see virtual tour for many more photos. This home is value priced and will not be on the market long. MOORING INCLUDED. Virtual tour MLS #: 4006300 [View Property] |
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15 Cote Drive Dover NH
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Listing Price: $599,900
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