Blow-me-down Brook facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Blow-me-down Brook |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Sullivan |
| Towns | Cornish, Plainfield |
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| Main source | Stowell Hill Cornish 1,890 ft (576 m) 43°30′1″N 72°13′48″W / 43.50028°N 72.23000°W |
| River mouth | Connecticut River Cornish 305 ft (93 m) 43°29′39″N 72°22′46″W / 43.49417°N 72.37944°W |
| Length | 12.8 mi (20.6 km) |
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Blow-me-down Brook is a stream in western New Hampshire, United States. It is about 12.8-mile (20.6 km) long. This brook is a tributary of the Connecticut River. The Connecticut River eventually flows into Long Island Sound.
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Where Does the Brook Flow?
Blow-me-down Brook starts near Stowell Hill in the town of Cornish, New Hampshire. It flows west, passing through a small village called Cornish Flat. Here, another stream called Notch Brook joins it.
Journey Through Towns
After Cornish Flat, the brook turns northwest. It enters the town of Plainfield. In Plainfield, the brook takes a zig-zag path, mostly heading west. It passes through small areas known as Hell Hollow and Mill Village. The brook also runs just east of Plainfield's town center.
Back to Cornish
The brook then re-enters Cornish. In its lower part, it flows past Squag City village. It also goes by the Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park. This park is a famous place where sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens lived and worked. He even jokingly called the part of the brook near his property "Blow-me-up Brook"!
Bridges and Landmarks
A special bridge called the Blow-Me-Down Covered Bridge crosses the brook at Squag City. Covered bridges are old, charming bridges with roofs and sides.
The Brook's Watershed
The area that collects water for Blow-me-down Brook is called its watershed. This watershed reaches as far as Croydon Mountain. Croydon Mountain is also known as Grantham Mountain or Spruce Ball. It is located in the northwestern part of Croydon.
Preventing Flooding
To stop flooding, a part of the brook was dug deeper. This happened sometime before 1945. The section from a small dam in Cornish Flat to the bridge at State Route 120 was dredged. Even with this work, the brook has overflowed its banks at least once. This happened during a heavy rainstorm on Spruce Ball. It caused some flooding on State Route 120, but thankfully, there wasn't much damage to buildings.
