North Branch Pawtuxet River
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The North Branch Pawtuxet River is a river in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It flows approximately 11 km (7 mi). There are 9 dams along the river's length.[1]
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[edit] Course
The river is formed by the confluence of the Ponaganset and Moswansicut Rivers in the area that is now flooded by the Scituate Reservoir. From the reservoir, it flows southeast through the village of Hope and then into West Warwick where it converges with the South Branch Pawtuxet River to form the main branch of the Pawtuxet River.
[edit] Crossings
Below is a list of all crossings over the North Branch Pawtuxet River. The list starts at the headwaters and goes downstream.
- Scituate
- West Warwick
- Lincoln Avenue
- Fairview Avenue
- Main Street (RI 115)
[edit] Tributaries
In addition to many unnamed tributaries, the following brooks also feed the North Branch Pawtuxet:
- Burlingame Brook
- Clarke Brook
- Lippitt Brook
[edit] See also
- List of rivers in Rhode Island
- Moswansicut River
- Pawtuxet River
- Ponaganset River
- South Branch Pawtuxet River
- Scituate Reservoir
[edit] References
- Maps from the United States Geological Survey
