Stillwater River (Rhode Island) facts for kids

The Stillwater River is a cool river in Rhode Island, USA. It flows for about 6.1 miles (that's almost 10 kilometers!). Along its path, you'll find four dams. These dams help control the water flow.

Where the River Flows

The Stillwater River starts when two smaller streams join together. One of these is called Cutler Brook. This meeting point is west of a small place called Harmony.

From its start, the river flows towards the southeast. It eventually reaches a place called Waterman Lake. After the lake, the river turns and flows east, going past the village of Greenville.

Finally, the river changes direction again. It flows north to the Stillwater Reservoir. Here, the Stillwater River meets another river, the Woonasquatucket River.

Roads That Cross the River

Many roads cross over the Stillwater River as it flows. These crossings help people travel around the area. Some of the roads that cross the river include Sawmill Road in Glocester. In Smithfield, roads like West Greenville Road, Putnam Pike (which is also U.S. 44), Austin Avenue, Deerfield Drive, and Pleasant View Avenue (RI 5/116) cross the river.

Smaller Streams That Join In

The Stillwater River gets water from many smaller streams. These smaller streams are called tributaries. Besides many unnamed streams, three important brooks feed the Stillwater River:

• Cutler Brook
• Nine Foot Brook
• Reaper Brook