Fowler River facts for kids
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The Fowler River at upper Fowler River Road crossing in Alexandria, NH
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Grafton |
| Towns | Alexandria, Bristol |
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| Main source | Confluence of Clark Brook and Brock Brook Alexandria 810 ft (250 m) 43°38′44″N 71°49′55″W / 43.64556°N 71.83194°W |
| River mouth | Newfound Lake Bristol 588 ft (179 m) 43°38′21″N 71°46′21″W / 43.63917°N 71.77250°W |
| Length | 6.1 mi (9.8 km) |
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The Fowler River is a small river in central New Hampshire, United States. It flows for about 6.1 miles (9.8 km). This river is important because it flows into Newfound Lake. The water from the Fowler River eventually joins the Pemigewasset River and then the Merrimack River. This means it's part of a larger system of rivers and lakes called a watershed.
Where the Fowler River Begins
The Fowler River starts in the town of Alexandria. Its main starting point is a stream called Clark Brook. Clark Brook begins south of Mount Cardigan. It flows down and creates a beautiful waterfall known as Welton Falls.
How the River Grows
As Clark Brook flows, another stream called Chesley Brook joins it from the north. At this point, the valley around the stream gets wider. This wider area is good for small farms. The stream officially becomes the "Fowler River" when Brock Brook joins it. This happens near the first crossing of Fowler River Road.
The River's Journey
After becoming the Fowler River, it flows towards the southeast. It then meets another stream called Bog Brook. From there, the river changes direction and flows north for about one mile. Finally, it reaches its destination, Newfound Lake.
