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List of rivers of Vermont facts for kids

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Vermont is a beautiful state known for its green mountains and many sparkling rivers. These rivers are super important! They help shape the land, provide homes for wildlife, and are great places for people to explore. This article will tell you about the main rivers in Vermont and where they flow, starting from the biggest river systems.

Connecticut River Map
Map showing the Connecticut River and its path.

Connecticut River: Vermont's Eastern Border

The Connecticut River is a very long river. It forms the entire eastern border of Vermont! This river flows south all the way to Long Island Sound in Connecticut, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. Many rivers from Vermont flow into the Connecticut River.

Here are some of the rivers that join the Connecticut River, listed from south to north:

Stfrancoisrivermap
Map showing the Saint-François River watershed.

Saint-François River: Flowing North to Canada

The Saint-François River is a major river that flows mostly through Quebec, Canada. Some rivers in northern Vermont actually flow north into this river system!

Lake Memphremagog: A Cross-Border Lake

Lake Memphremagog is a unique lake because it sits right on the border between Vermont and Quebec. It drains north into the Magog River in Quebec, which then flows into the Saint-François River near Sherbrooke.

Rivers that flow into Lake Memphremagog from Vermont include:

Massawippi River: Another Canadian Connection

The Massawippi River is another part of this northern drainage system.

Champlainmap
Map showing the Richelieu River watershed, which includes Lake Champlain.

Lake Champlain: Vermont's Great Lake

Lake Champlain is a huge lake that forms a big part of Vermont's western border. It's so big, it's sometimes called the "sixth Great Lake"! Lake Champlain drains north into the Richelieu River in Québec, which then flows into the mighty Saint Lawrence River, and finally into the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the Atlantic Ocean.

Many Vermont rivers flow into Lake Champlain:

Hudsonmap
Map showing the Hudson River watershed.

Hudson River: Southern Vermont's Connection

The Hudson River is a famous river in New York. It flows south into New York Bay and then into the Atlantic Ocean. Some rivers in southwestern Vermont actually flow into the Hudson River system!

Here are some rivers in Vermont that are part of the Hudson River's drainage:

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