| The Deerfield River is one of the heaviest dammed | | | | Massachusetts on the East Coast of the United |
| rivers in the US. Although it is still a popular local | | | | States. The Deerfield River starts in Vermont, where |
| attraction, the river is fully utilized for supporting local | | | | it then flows through the state into Massachusetts, |
| populations. Although the river has actually been | | | | eventually joining with the Connecticut River. In all, |
| changed throughout recent history, it amazingly | | | | the Deerfield River flows for 73 miles (649.7 total |
| remains 78% naturally forested, and only 3% | | | | miles including streams of its complete watershed) |
| urbanized. A great mix of local business, commerce | | | | from its head source in Vermont until it meets with |
| and natural scenery spot the rivers edges and make | | | | the Connecticut. During this route, it drops about |
| for a unique travel destination. | | | | 2000 feet, starting at about 2800 feet above sea |
| Deerfield River Geography | | | | level all the way down to about 120 feet above sea |
| The Deerfield River is located in Vermont and | | | | level. |