Rattlesnake River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rattlesnake River |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Strafford |
| Towns | Farmington |
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| Main source | Farmington 710 ft (220 m) 43°21′25″N 71°4′50″W / 43.35694°N 71.08056°W |
| River mouth | Cocheco River Farmington 238 ft (73 m) 43°21′59″N 71°2′10″W / 43.36639°N 71.03611°W |
| Length | 3.6 mi (5.8 km) |
The Rattlesnake River is a small river in eastern New Hampshire, United States. It is about 3.6 mi (5.8 km) long. This river flows into the Cocheco River. The Cocheco River is part of a larger system called the Piscataqua River watershed. This means all the water from the Rattlesnake River eventually makes its way to the Atlantic Ocean.
About the Rattlesnake River
The Rattlesnake River is located entirely within the town of Farmington. It is a tributary, which means it is a smaller river that flows into a larger one. In this case, it flows into the Cocheco River.
Where the River Flows
The Rattlesnake River begins in the northern part of Farmington. It starts near Hussey Mountain and Chesley Mountain. From there, it flows towards the east until it reaches the Cocheco River. As it flows, the river drops almost 500 feet (150 m) in elevation. This means it flows downhill quite a bit from its source to where it joins the Cocheco River.
