East Branch Dead Diamond River — Streams 44.8 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Magalloway Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 866690
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Magalloway Mountain quadrangle, the stream known as East Branch Dead Diamond River sits 44.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists East Branch Dead Diamond River as a stream on the Magalloway Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 866690. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
East Branch Dead Diamond River sits at 45.00810° N, 71.12452° W (DMS 45°00′29″ N, 71°07′28″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.12083° N, 71.14194° W (DMS 45°07′15″ N, 71°08′31″ 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 East Branch Dead Diamond River itself. The ones closest to East Branch Dead Diamond River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Branch Dead Diamond River | Magalloway Mountain | 1.3 mi |
| West Branch Dead Diamond | Magalloway Mountain | 1.3 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Mount Pisgah | 1.9 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 2.1 mi |
| Little Dead Diamond River | Wilsons Mills | 2.3 mi |
| Roby Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 2.3 mi |
| Horne Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.4 mi |
| East Horne Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.4 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 2.8 mi |
| Rowell Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Magalloway Mountain Quadrangle
The Magalloway Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside East Branch Dead Diamond River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Branch Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| West Branch Dead Diamond | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Roby Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Rowell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Shehan Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Machia Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Buckhorn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Judd Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
Historical record
The East Branch of the Dead Diamond River is a 12.7-mile-long (20.4 km) river in northern New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of the Dead Diamond River, located in the Androscoggin River watershed of Maine and New Hampshire. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 44.8 miles (north-northwest) and you reach East Branch Dead Diamond River; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 77 minutes.
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 45.008°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 44.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at East Branch Dead Diamond River track the nearby Middle Branch Dead Diamond River stream (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to East Branch Dead Diamond River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Branch Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| West Branch Dead Diamond | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Finnsons Cliff | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Garfield Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is East Branch Dead Diamond River located?
East Branch Dead Diamond River is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Magalloway Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is East Branch Dead Diamond River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 44.8 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is East Branch Dead Diamond River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies East Branch Dead Diamond River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866690 on the Magalloway Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit East Branch 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: Q5327908.