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Merrimack River
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Merrimack River

River, northeastern U.S. Rising in the White Mountains of central New Hampshire, it flows south into Massachusetts, then turns northeast and empties into the Atlantic Ocean after a total course of 110 mi (177 km). The main cities along the river include Concord, Manchester, and Nashua, N.H., and Lowell, Lawrence, and Haverhill, Mass.; they used the river to power their textile mills in the 19th century.
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Early industries included: • Mills • Shipyards • Heavily used ferry operation across the Merrimac River to Newburyport Scattered farms has always been a staple in the community, however, Amesbury is different from most Colonial settlements in that agriculture was secondary to the aggressive maritime and industrial economy.
Living in Massachusetts Cities and Towns Amesbury, Massachusetts by Connie Limon / General interest community
The two branches meet in a wetland complex that is part of the state's Bolton Flats Wildlife Management Area before heading North through Shirley, Ayer and Pepperell, where the river exits the state on its way to the confluence with the Merrimac River.
Clean Nashua reveals variety by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
the Gilson Road landfill threatens people obtaining municipal water supplies from the Merrimac River.
Can America afford clean water? by Marxsen, Craig S. / USA Today (Magazine)
 
 
 
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