The Yantic River forms at the confluence of the Deep River, Sherman Brook, and Exeter Brook about 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Colchester, Connecticut. It runs for 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and flows into the Shetucket River in Norwich, forming the Thames River.[1] The Yantic River is a popular whitewater paddling destination with a mix of quickwater and Class I-III whitewater. It passes through the towns of Lebanon, Bozrah, and Norwich. The USS Yantic was named after the river.
Yantic River | |
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![]() The Norwich Marina, through which the Yantic River runs. | |
Location | |
Country | United States |
State | Connecticut |
County | New London |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | Deep River and Sherman Brook |
• location | Lebanon |
• coordinates | 41°34′08″N 72°15′10″W / 41.5688°N 72.2527°W |
Mouth | Shetucket River to form Thames River |
• location | Norwich |
• coordinates | 41°31′18″N 72°04′43″W / 41.5217°N 72.0787°W |
Length | 14.2 miles (22.9 km) |
Width | |
• minimum | 5 feet (1.5 m) |
• maximum | 765 feet (233 m) |
Crossings
editCounty | Town | Carrying |
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New London | Lebanon | Taylor Bridge Rd. |
Norwich Av. (CT SSR 608) | ||
Camp Mooween Rd. | ||
Scott Hill Rd. To Route 2 | ||
McGrath Ln. (Closed) | ||
Polly Rd. | ||
Norwich Av. (CT SSR 608) | ||
Bozrah | Thomas Rd. | |
Stanton Rd. | ||
Fitchville Rd. (CT SSR 608) | ||
Route 163 | ||
Fitchville Rd. (CT SSR 608) | ||
Norwich | Providence and Worcester RR | |
Route 32 | ||
Old Route 32 (Closed) | ||
Providence and Worcester RR | ||
Sunnyside St. | ||
Providence and Worcester RR | ||
W. Town St. | ||
Wawecus St. | ||
I-395 | ||
Pleasant St. | ||
New London Tpk. | ||
Unnamed Rd. | ||
Route 2/ Route 32 | ||
Providence and Worcester RR | ||
Sherman St. | ||
Monroe St. | ||
Route 32 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. The National Map, accessed April 1, 2011
External links
edit- Connecticut Explorer's Guide Online paddling map of the Yantic River