Natchaug River

The Natchaug River is a 17.9-mile-long (28.8 km) river in Windham and Tolland Counties in northeastern Connecticut. The name Natchaug comes from the Nipmuc language and is believed to mean land between rivers.

Natchaug River
Bigelow Brook from the Natchaug Trail in Eastford Connecticut, the head waters of the Natchaug River.
Location of the mouth within Connecticut
Location
CountryUnited States
StateConnecticut
CountiesTolland, Windham
Physical characteristics
SourceConfluence of Still River and Bigelow Brook. Nearby Charlie Brown Campground
  locationEastford, Windham County, Connecticut, United States
  coordinates41.86406°N 72.09005°W / 41.86406; -72.09005
MouthConfluence with Willimantic River to form Shetucket River
  location
Willimantic, Windham County, Connecticut, United States
  coordinates
41°42′46″N 72°11′30″W
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