Great Brook (Cold River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Great Brook |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Sullivan |
| Towns | Acworth, Charlestown, Langdon |
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| Main source | Acworth 1,535 ft (468 m) 43°13′54″N 72°18′46″W / 43.23167°N 72.31278°W |
| River mouth | Cold River Langdon 305 ft (93 m) 43°8′14″N 72°24′15″W / 43.13722°N 72.40417°W |
| Length | 10.0 mi (16.1 km) |
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| Tributaries |
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Great Brook is a small river, often called a "brook," located in the western part of New Hampshire, United States. It is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) long. This brook is a tributary, which means it flows into a larger river called the Cold River.
Where Does Great Brook Flow?
Great Brook is part of the larger Connecticut River watershed. This means that all the water from Great Brook eventually joins the Connecticut River.
The brook starts high up in the town of Acworth, New Hampshire. From there, it flows towards the southwest. It passes through the middle of the town of Langdon.
Finally, Great Brook joins the Cold River. This meeting point is about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) upstream from where the Cold River itself flows into the much larger Connecticut River.
What Are Tributaries?
A tributary is a stream or river that flows into a larger stream or river. Great Brook has several smaller streams that flow into it, making it bigger as it travels. These are its own tributaries.
Some of the smaller streams that join Great Brook include:
- Putnam Brook
- Jed Brook
- Fifield Brook
- Little Brook
- Brush Meadow Brook
- Jewett Brook
These smaller brooks add water to Great Brook, helping it on its journey to the Cold River and then the Connecticut River.
