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KRIS Sheepscot: Map Page

Area Basin-wide/Regional
Topic Map: 1G. Precipitation, Sheepscot River Watershed
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This map shows mean annual precipitation in the Sheepscot River watershed based on a computer model by the Spatial Climate Analysis Service at Oregon State University, displayed along with sub-basins and Maine's coastline. The model is based on 1961-1990 rainfall data. Mean annual rainfall in the basin is 43-53 inches per year, with the highest precipitation occurring in the northeastern corner of the watershed.

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Name of Layer in Map LegendMetadata File Name
Subbasins (no labels) subbasins.shp.txt
Maine Coastline Unavailable
Atlantic Ocean, Bays, and Estuaries Unavailable
Mean Annual Precipitation 1961-1990 (PRISM) rain61_90_me.shp.txt

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