Shedd Brook facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Shedd Brook |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| Counties | Sullivan, Hillsborough |
| Towns | Washington, Windsor, Hillsborough |
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| Main source | North Outlet, Highland Lake Washington 1,296 ft (395 m) 43°8′17″N 72°4′53″W / 43.13806°N 72.08139°W |
| River mouth | Beards Brook Hillsborough 630 ft (190 m) 43°7′17″N 71°56′2″W / 43.12139°N 71.93389°W |
| Length | 11.3 mi (18.2 km) |
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Shedd Brook is a small stream in southern New Hampshire, United States. It flows for about 11.3 miles (18.2 kilometers). Shedd Brook is like a smaller river that flows into a bigger one. It is a tributary of Beards Brook. This means its water eventually joins the Contoocook River and then the Merrimack River. All these connected waterways form a large drainage basin, which is an area of land where all the water drains into a single river system.
About Shedd Brook
Shedd Brook starts its journey at the northern end of Highland Lake. This lake is located in the town of Washington, New Hampshire.
The Brook's Path
From Highland Lake, Shedd Brook flows towards the east. It travels through the small town of Windsor. After Windsor, the brook enters the town of Hillsborough.
Joining Other Waters
In Hillsborough, a place called Hillsborough Upper Village is important. Here, another small stream called Black Pond Brook joins Shedd Brook. Black Pond Brook flows down over some waterfalls before meeting Shedd Brook. Shedd Brook then continues for about two more miles. It finally ends when it flows into Beards Brook.
Following the Brook
If you travel in New Hampshire, you might see New Hampshire Route 31. This road runs alongside Shedd Brook in the towns of Washington and Windsor.
