Beaver River (Rhode Island)
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The Beaver River is river in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It flows approximately 19 km (12 mi). There are three dams along the river's length.[1] The river is also famous locally for its trout fishing in the spring.
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[edit] Course
The river rises from James Pond in Exeter. From there, it flows roughly due south through Exeter and Richmond to its mouth at the Pawcatuck River.
[edit] Crossings
Below is a list of all crossings over the Beaver River. The list starts at the headwaters and goes downstream.
- Richmond
- New London Turnpike
- Old Mountain Road
- Hillsdale Road
- Kingstown Road (RI 138)
- Beaver River School House Road
- Shannock Hill Road
[edit] Tributaries
The Beaver River has no named tributaries, though it has many unnamed streams that also feed it.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- Maps from the United States Geological Survey
