Usquepaug River
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The Usquepaug River is a river in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It flows approximately 12 km (7.5 mi) and is a major tributary of the Pawcatuck River. There are two dams along the river's length.[1]
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[edit] Course
The river is formed by the confluence of the Queen River and Glen Rock Brook, just above the village of Usquepaug. The river flows into Glen Rock Reservoir, then south through Usquepaug and on to the Pawcatuck River.
[edit] Crossings
Below is a list of all crossings over the Usquepaug River. The list starts at the headwaters and goes downstream.
- Richmond
- Old Usquepaug Road
- Kingstown Road
- South County Trail (RI 2)
[edit] Tributaries
In addition to many unnamed tributaries, the following brooks and rivers feed the Usquepaug:
- Queen River
- Glen Rock Brook
- Chickasheen Brook
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- Maps from the United States Geological Survey
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