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
The Norwich Marina, through which the Yantic River runs.
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Location
CountryUnited States
StateConnecticut
CountyNew London
Physical characteristics
SourceDeep River and Sherman Brook
 • locationLebanon
 • coordinates41°34′08″N 72°15′10″W / 41.5688°N 72.2527°W / 41.5688; -72.2527
MouthShetucket River to form Thames River
 • location
Norwich
 • coordinates
41°31′18″N 72°04′43″W / 41.5217°N 72.0787°W / 41.5217; -72.0787
Length14.2 miles (22.9 km)
Width 
 • minimum5 feet (1.5 m)
 • maximum765 feet (233 m)

Crossings

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County Town Carrying
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

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References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. The National Map, accessed April 1, 2011
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