East Branch Swift Diamond River — Streams 36.6 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Errol Quadrangle · GNIS 866697
36.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Errol topographic quadrangle, East Branch Swift Diamond River is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Errol 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places East Branch Swift Diamond River in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 866697). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
East Branch Swift Diamond River sits at 44.86588° N, 71.15674° W (DMS 44°51′57″ N, 71°09′24″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.93727° N, 71.16008° W (DMS 44°56′14″ N, 71°09′36″ 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 Swift Diamond River itself. The ones closest to East Branch Swift Diamond River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Squeeze Hole Brook | Errol | 0.9 mi |
| Larrys Brook | Errol | 1 mi |
| Fourmile Brook | Mount Pisgah | 1.6 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.2 mi |
| Alder Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.6 mi |
| South Valley Brook | Mount Pisgah | 2.7 mi |
| Dixie Brook | Mount Pisgah | 2.9 mi |
| Nathan Pond Brook | Mount Pisgah | 4.1 mi |
| Swift Diamond River | Wilsons Mills | 4.3 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Mount Pisgah | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Errol Quadrangle
The Errol 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 19 catalogued natural features alongside East Branch Swift Diamond River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squeeze Hole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Larrys Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Ellingwood Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Little Greenough Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Greenough Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Rice Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Akers Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 4.5 mi |
| Corser Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.9 mi |
| Welch Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.6 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of East Branch Swift Diamond River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 63 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 44.866°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at East Branch Swift Diamond River track the nearby Squeeze Hole Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to East Branch Swift Diamond River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squeeze Hole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Larrys Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Ellingwood Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Fourmile Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Little Greenough Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is East Branch Swift Diamond River located?
East Branch Swift Diamond River is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Errol topographic quadrangle.
How far is East Branch Swift Diamond River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.6 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is East Branch Swift Diamond River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies East Branch Swift Diamond River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866697 on the Errol quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit East Branch Swift 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: Q34736027.