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The '''Runnins River''' is a [[river]] in the [[United States|U.S.]] states of [[Massachusetts]] and [[Rhode Island]]. It flows approximately 14 |
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The '''Runnins River''' is a [[river]] in the [[United States|U.S.]] states of [[Massachusetts]] and [[Rhode Island]]. It flows approximately 14 km (9 mi). |
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==Course== |
==Course== |
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The river begins in [[Seekonk, Massachusetts]] in the swamps east of Prospect Street, near Walker Street. From there, the river flows in a southwesterly direction towards [[East Providence, Rhode Island]], where it then forms the boundary between Massachusetts and Rhode Island. It continues flowing along the state line to its end at Mobil Dam. Below Mobil Dam (the boundary between fresh and salt water), the river broadens out and empties into Hundred Acre Cove and the [[Barrington River]]. |
The river begins in [[Seekonk, Massachusetts]] in the swamps east of Prospect Street, near Walker Street. From there, the river flows in a southwesterly direction towards [[East Providence, Rhode Island]], where it then forms the boundary between Massachusetts and Rhode Island. It continues flowing along the state line to its end at Mobil Dam. Below Mobil Dam (the boundary between fresh and salt water), the river broadens out and empties into Hundred Acre Cove and becomes the [[Barrington River (Rhode Island)|Barrington River]]. |
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==Crossings== |
==Crossings== |
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*[[List of rivers in Massachusetts]] |
*[[List of rivers in Massachusetts]] |
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*[[List of rivers in Rhode Island]] |
*[[List of rivers in Rhode Island]] |
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*[[Barrington River]] |
*[[Barrington River (Rhode Island)]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*Maps from the [[United States Geological Survey]] |
*Maps from the [[United States Geological Survey]] |
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*Friends of Runnins River |
*Friends of Runnins River |
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{{Massachusetts rivers}} |
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{{RIRivers}} |
{{RIRivers}} |
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[[Category:Rivers of Bristol County, Massachusetts]] |
[[Category:Rivers of Bristol County, Massachusetts]] |
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[[Category:Rivers of Providence County, Rhode Island]] |
[[Category:Rivers of Providence County, Rhode Island]] |
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[[Category:Borders of Massachusetts]] |
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[[Category:Borders of Rhode Island]] |
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[[Category:Narragansett Bay]] |
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[[Category:Rivers of Massachusetts]] |
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[[Category:Rivers of Rhode Island]] |
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Latest revision as of 12:41, 8 September 2021
The Runnins River is a river in the U.S. states of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. It flows approximately 14 km (9 mi).
Course[edit]
The river begins in Seekonk, Massachusetts in the swamps east of Prospect Street, near Walker Street. From there, the river flows in a southwesterly direction towards East Providence, Rhode Island, where it then forms the boundary between Massachusetts and Rhode Island. It continues flowing along the state line to its end at Mobil Dam. Below Mobil Dam (the boundary between fresh and salt water), the river broadens out and empties into Hundred Acre Cove and becomes the Barrington River.
Crossings[edit]
Below is a list of all crossings over the Runnins River. The list starts at the headwaters and goes downstream.
- Seekonk
- East Providence
- Warren Avenue
- Interstate 195
- Highland Avenue (U.S. 6)
- Mink Road (RI 114A)
- River Road
Tributaries[edit]
Aitken Brook and Luthers Brook are the only named tributaries of Runnins River, though it has many unnamed streams that also feed it.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- Maps from the United States Geological Survey
- Friends of Runnins River