Connecticut Water Trails Association
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Connecticut Water Trails Program Connecticut Rivers Mill River
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Location: Basic Information:
The Mill River is a river in the New England region of the United
States, located entirely in the state of Connecticut.
The river starts in the town of
Cheshire, flows through
Hamden and
New Haven, and discharges into
New Haven Harbor on Long Island Sound.
Season: Site Contact Information: Site Coordinates: Longitude ºW Latitude ºN
USGS Quadrangles: Driving Directions: Directions Map:
ITouch Map: Mill River Boat Launch Information: ADA Access: Site Description: Environment: Additional Info:
A mill for grinding corn was built on a Quinnipiac ford near East Rock
in 1642. By 1780 there were eight mills. In time the river provided
power for Eli Whitney's gun factory, now the Eli Whitney Museum, and
became a town water supply.
The Mill River played a great part in the history of the Cedar Hill area
of New Haven. It is still a local fishing and hiking area. There is a
small boat launch for paddling on the river to view the amazing
landscape.
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Paddling The Mill River:
