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Dead River — Streams 20.0 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Berlin Quadrangle · GNIS 873057
20.0 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle, Dead River is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Dead River in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 873057). Catalogued in GNIS since 02/01/1991.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dead River sits at 44.46950° N, 71.18313° W (DMS 44°28′10″ N, 71°10′59″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.49750° N, 71.22083° W (DMS 44°29′51″ N, 71°13′15″ 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 River itself. The ones closest to Dead River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bean Brook | Berlin | 1.5 mi |
| Cascade Alpine Brook | Berlin | 1.7 mi |
| Tinker Brook | Berlin | 2.2 mi |
| Jericho Brook | Berlin | 2.7 mi |
| Horne Brook | Milan | 3.3 mi |
| Red Brook | Shelburne | 3.6 mi |
| North Branch Horne Brook | Shelburne | 3.9 mi |
| South Branch Horne Brook | Shelburne | 3.9 mi |
| Leadmine Brook | Shelburne | 4.7 mi |
| Moose Brook | Berlin | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Berlin Quadrangle
The Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Dead River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Brodie Smith Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Forest | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Carberry | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Jasper | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Cascade Brook Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Cascade Alpine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Historical record
The Dead River is a 3.5-mile-long (5.6 km) river located entirely within the city limits of Berlin, New Hampshire, in the United States. It is a tributary of the Androscoggin River, which flows south from Berlin before turning east at Gorham and into Maine, eventually joining the Kennebec River at Merrymeeting Bay. The Abenaki people called the Dead River Plumpetoosuc, which means "shallow, narrow river". More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 20.0 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of Dead River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 34 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
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 44.470°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 20.0 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Dead River track the nearby J Brodie Smith Reservoir (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dead River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Brodie Smith Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Forest | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Carberry | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Jasper | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dead River located?
Dead River is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 20.0 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dead River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 20.0 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dead River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dead River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 873057 on the Berlin quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dead 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: Q5245376.