The Quaket River is a tidal

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. It flows approximately 1 km (.6 mi) from the mouth of Nannaquaket Pond into the

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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 Nannaquaket Pond (the river's source) is fed by Quaket Creek, Sin-and-Flesh Brook and White Wine Brook.

References

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Tributaries

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