What is the geography of Cumberland, Rhode Island?

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 73.2 km sq (28.2 square miles). 69.4 km sq (26.8 mi sq) of it is land and 3.8 km sq (1.5 mi sq) of it (5.17%) is water. The rare mineral Cumberlandite is found in this area and was used as a source of iron for cannons in the colonial era. A major geologic feature of the area is Diamond Hill, a massive outcropping of white quartz, which was once a ski area and is now a town park. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumberland%2C_Rhode_Island

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 73.2 km sq (28.2 square miles). 69.4 km sq (26.8 mi sq) of it is land and 3.8 km sq (1.5 mi sq) of it (5.17%) is water. The rare mineral Cumberlandite is found in this area and was used as a source of iron for cannons in the colonial era. A major geologic feature of the area is Diamond Hill, a massive outcropping of white quartz, which was once a ski area and is now a town park. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumberland%2C_Rhode_Island

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