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Little Cold River — Streams 19.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, New Hampshire · USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle · GNIS 580904
Tracing roughly 63 kilometres of Oxford County, New Hampshire drainage, Little Cold River is catalogued on the USGS Center Lovell quadrangle and reaches its closest point 19.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in Maine/New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Little Cold River as a stream on the Center Lovell topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 580904. Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Cold River sits at 44.15285° N, 70.96868° W (DMS 44°09′10″ N, 70°58′07″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.18201° N, 71.01202° W (DMS 44°10′55″ N, 71°00′43″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Dimensions & elevation
- Length 63.00 km / 39.15 mi
Other streams in Oxford County, New Hampshire
Oxford County, NH contains 26 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Cold River itself. The ones closest to Little Cold River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Langdon Brook | Center Lovell | 1 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Center Lovell | 1.7 mi |
| Province Brook | North Conway East | 3.8 mi |
| Shell Pond Brook | Chatham | 6.6 mi |
| Basin Brook | Wild River | 8.2 mi |
| Weeks Brook | Fryeburg | 8.2 mi |
| Mad River | Wild River | 9.3 mi |
| South Branch Mad River | Wild River | 9.4 mi |
| Middle Branch Mad River | Wild River | 9.7 mi |
| Paine Brook | Brownfield | 12.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Center Lovell Quadrangle
The Center Lovell 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 65 catalogued natural features alongside Little Cold River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1 mi |
| Langdon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Cold River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Charles Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Creeper Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Long Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Pigeon Point | Capes | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Bradley Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Kezar Outlet | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Charles River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
Historical record
The Little Cold River is a 3.9-mile-long (6.3 km) stream in western Maine in the United States, flowing through the foothills of the White Mountains. It is a tributary of the Cold River, part of the Saco River watershed. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 19.6 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Little Cold River; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 34 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (44.153°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.6 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Little Cold River track the nearby Langdon Brook stream (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Cold River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1 mi |
| Langdon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Cold River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Charles Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Creeper Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Cold River located?
Little Cold River is in Oxford County, New Hampshire, approximately 19.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Center Lovell topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Cold River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 34 minutes, 19.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Cold River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Cold River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 580904 on the Center Lovell quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Cold River?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How long is Little Cold River?
Wikidata records a length of 63.00 km (39.15 mi) for Little Cold River.
How many other streams are in Oxford County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 25 other streams in Oxford County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q6649601.