| The Palmer River lies in Massachussetts and flows
into the northern end of Upper Narragansett Bay, just east of Providence,
Rhode Island. The Palmer River Watershed drainage area encompasses
30.9 square miles and has an average annual precipitation of 46.4
inches per year. Below are images that depict the boundaries, elevations,
and streams of the watershed. Both images are created by and provided
courtesy of Professor John F. Hermance. Please click on the images
for a larger view.
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This image is a contour map of the Palmer River Watershed.
Elevations are represented by contour lines and changes in color. The watershed boundaries
are mapped by the yellow dotted line. The light blue lines depict rivers and streams
within the system. |
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This image is a three-dimensional representation of the Palmer River
Watershed. The topography is easier to visualize and the shape of the watershed (yellow
dashed line) is better understood in this rendering. The blue lines represent streams and
rivers in the system. |
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