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Dead Diamond River — Streams 35.0 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle · GNIS 866512
Catalogued on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Dead Diamond River — a stream — lies 35.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866512, Dead Diamond River is recorded as a stream on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dead Diamond River sits at 44.87561° N, 71.05035° W (DMS 44°52′32″ N, 71°03′01″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.00477° N, 71.15146° W (DMS 45°00′17″ N, 71°09′05″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 300 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Dead Diamond River itself. The ones closest to Dead Diamond River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swift Diamond River | Wilsons Mills | 1.1 mi |
| Alder Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.8 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Wilsons Mills | 3.2 mi |
| Merrill Brook | Wilsons Mills | 3.5 mi |
| Loomis Valley Brook | Wilsons Mills | 3.9 mi |
| Bear Brook | Umbagog Lake North | 3.9 mi |
| Larrys Brook | Errol | 4.3 mi |
| Lamb Valley Brook | Wilsons Mills | 4.7 mi |
| East Branch Swift Diamond River | Errol | 5.3 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Wilsons Mills | 5.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle
The Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Dead Diamond River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Dart Wentworth Spring | Springs | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Diamond Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Linda Ledge | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Alice Ledge | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Windey Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
Historical record
The Dead Diamond River is an 18.7-mile-long (30.1 km) river in northern New Hampshire in the United States. Its water enters the Atlantic Ocean on the coast of Maine by passing through the Magalloway, Androscoggin, and Kennebec rivers. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 60-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Dead Diamond River — 35.0 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. Being this far north (lat 44.876°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dead Diamond River track the nearby Swift Diamond River stream (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dead Diamond River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Dart Wentworth Spring | Springs | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Diamond Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Linda Ledge | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Alice Ledge | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dead Diamond River located?
Dead Diamond River is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dead Diamond River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 35.0 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dead Diamond River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dead Diamond River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866512 on the Wilsons Mills quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dead Diamond River?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 299 other streams in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q5245144.