The Quaket River is a tidal

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. It flows approximately from the mouth of Nannaquaket Pond into the Sakonnet River. It is located entirely within the town of

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Crossings

Nannaquaket Road in Tiverton is the only crossing over the Quaket River.

Tributaries

The Quaket River has no direct named tributaries, however (the river's source) is fed by Quaket Creek, Sin and Flesh Brook and White Wine Brook.

References

*Maps from the

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Crossings

Tributaries

See also

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