Barton River (Vermont) facts for kids
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| Region | Northeast Kingdom |
| City | Newport, Vermont |
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| Main source | Crystal Lake (Vermont) Orleans County, Vermont, United States 968 ft (295 m) 44°43′55″N 72°9′4″W / 44.73194°N 72.15111°W |
| River mouth | Lake Memphremagog Newport (city), Vermont, Orleans County, Vermont, United States 682 ft (208 m) 44°56′39″N 72°12′16″W / 44.94417°N 72.20444°W |
| Length | 22 mi (35 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 174 sq mi (450 km2) |
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The Barton River is a cool river in northern Vermont, United States. It flows into Lake Memphremagog. The river is more than 22 miles (35 km) long.
It starts near Glover and flows north. It passes through towns like Barton, Brownington, and Coventry. Finally, it reaches Newport and empties into the South Bay of Lake Memphremagog.
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The River's Journey
The Barton River begins in Glover. Its waters come from what was once called the Runaway Pond.
River Adventures and Scenery
The part of the river from Glover to Lake Memphremagog is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) long. People who enjoy whitewater rafting or kayaking rate this section. It has parts that are easy (Class I) and some that are more challenging (Class III).
A stream called Roaring Brook flows into the Barton River. It carries water from Parker Pond into the river. This happens in southern Barton, close to Route 16.
One of the river's starting points is the drain from Crystal Lake. This lake is in the village of Barton.
After leaving Barton village, the river flows north towards Newport. Major roads like US Route 5 and Interstate 91 follow the river's path. A railroad also runs along the river valley.
Willoughby River Joins In
The Willoughby River flows from Lake Willoughby into the Barton River. This happens in Orleans. The Willoughby River adds a lot of water to the Barton River.
Orleans was once known as "Barton Landing." This was a historical spot where boats could be loaded safely. They would then travel north along the river.
After Orleans, the Barton River flows through eastern Irasburg and Coventry. Then it finally reaches Lake Memphremagog.
The Barton River Watershed
A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a specific river or lake. The Barton River watershed includes several towns and lakes.
- Derby
- Coventry
- Brownington
- Irasburg
- Barton
- Westmore
- Lake Willoughby
- Crystal Lake
- Shadow Lake
- Parker Pond
- Brownington Pond
