Pawtuckaway River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pawtuckaway River |
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The Pawtuckaway River near its source in Nottingham, NH
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Rockingham |
| Towns | Nottingham, Raymond, Epping |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Pawtuckaway Lake Nottingham 250 ft (76 m) 43°4′20″N 71°9′4″W / 43.07222°N 71.15111°W |
| River mouth | Lamprey River West Epping 128 ft (39 m) 43°2′28″N 71°7′36″W / 43.04111°N 71.12667°W |
| Length | 3.6 mi (5.8 km) |
The Pawtuckaway River is a short river in southeastern New Hampshire, a state in the United States. It is about 3.6-mile-long (5.8 km). This river is like a smaller stream that flows into a bigger one. It is a tributary of the Lamprey River.
The Pawtuckaway River is part of a larger water system. This system includes Great Bay and the Piscataqua River. All these waters eventually flow into the huge Atlantic Ocean.
About the Pawtuckaway River
The Pawtuckaway River starts its journey from Pawtuckaway Lake. This lake is quite large, covering about 900-acre (360 ha) of land. The lake is located in the town of Nottingham, New Hampshire.
The River's Journey
From Pawtuckaway Lake, the river flows towards the southeast. It travels through a beautiful area with lots of trees, which is called a wooded valley. Along its path, the river goes under New Hampshire Route 156, which is a road.
Towns Along the Way
The Pawtuckaway River briefly enters the town of Raymond. After a short time there, it crosses into the town of Epping. This is where its journey ends. In Epping, the Pawtuckaway River joins the Lamprey River. This meeting point is close to a small area known as West Epping.
