Usquepaug River Explained

Usquepaug River
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:United States
Subdivision Type2:State
Subdivision Name2:Rhode Island

The Usquepaug River ([1]) 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.[2]

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.

Crossings

Below is a list of all crossings over the Usquepaug River. The list starts at the headwaters and goes downstream.

Tributaries

Chickasheen Brook is the Usquepaug River's only named tributaries, though it has many unnamed streams that also feed it.

See also

References

41.4762°N -71.6057°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Farzan . Antonia Noori . Rhode Island pronunciation guide: 35 names that visitors and even some locals get wrong . 2024-07-04 . The Providence Journal . en-US.
  2. http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/compinsp/pdf/damrep01.pdf Governor's Task Force on Dam Safety and Maintenance  - Final Report, January 2001