Sheldrake River
| Sheldrake River Branch Brook | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Westchester |
| Municipalities | New Rochelle, Scarsdale, Mamaroneck |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | White Plains |
| • coordinates | 40°59′52″N 73°46′08″W / 40.99778°N 73.76889°W |
| Mouth | Mamaroneck River |
• location | Mamaroneck |
• coordinates | 40°57′17″N 73°44′11″W / 40.95472°N 73.73639°W |
| Length | 6 mi (9.7 km) |
The Sheldrake River is a freshwater stream located in Southern Westchester County, New York. The river forms in White Plains and flows six miles (9.7 km) south until it joins the Mamaroneck River. Approximately 1.58 miles (2.54 km) of the Sheldrake River flow through Scarsdale, 2.13 miles (3.43 km) through New Rochelle and two miles (3.2 km) through the Town of Mamaroneck.
The Sheldrake River is the largest tributary of the Mamaroneck River, which flows into Long Island Sound. The Sheldrake River watershed drains approximately 6.1 square miles (16 km2) and comprises the upper Sheldrake River (north of Sheldrake Lake) and lower Sheldrake River (south of Sheldrake Lake), the east branch, the main tributary to the east branch, and various smaller tributary streams. The Sheldrake River drainage system encompasses part of Mamaroneck Town, New Rochelle, Scarsdale, and a minor portion of White Plains.