North Branch Pawtuxet River facts for kids
The North Branch Pawtuxet River is a cool river in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. It flows for about 8.9 miles (14.3 km). Along its path, there are 9 dams.
Where Does the River Start and Go?
The North Branch Pawtuxet River begins when two smaller rivers, the Ponaganset and Moswansicut rivers, join together. This meeting point is now covered by the Scituate Reservoir. This reservoir is super important because it provides most of the drinking water for the city of Providence and nearby towns.
From the reservoir, the river flows southeast. It passes through old villages that used to have textile mills. These villages include Hope, Arkright, Harris, Phenix, and Lippitt. Then, it reaches River Point in West Warwick. Here, it meets up with the South Branch Pawtuxet River. When these two branches combine, they form the main Pawtuxet River.
What Smaller Streams Feed the River?
A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one. Besides many small streams that don't have names, these brooks also feed the North Branch Pawtuxet River:
- Burlingame Brook
- Clarke Brook
- Lippitt Brook
