Hardscrabble River is the

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of Wilson Stream, a small river in Washington County,

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. From its source () in

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, Wilson Stream runs about southeast to

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. It changes name to Hardscrabble River at about the point where it is crossed by

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(). This section of the stream separates Pembroke on its left bank from Dennysville and

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on its right.

References

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Maine Streamflow Data from the USGSMaine Watershed Data From Environmental Protection Agency
Rivers of Washington County, Maine Rivers of Maine {{Maine-river-stub