Little Dead Diamond River — Streams 42.7 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle · GNIS 868056
42.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle, Little Dead 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 Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Little Dead Diamond River in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 868056). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Dead Diamond River sits at 44.97533° N, 71.12313° W (DMS 44°58′31″ N, 71°07′23″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.98921° N, 71.21980° W (DMS 44°59′21″ N, 71°13′11″ 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 Little Dead Diamond River itself. The ones closest to Little Dead Diamond River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horne Brook | Wilsons Mills | 0.7 mi |
| East Horne Brook | Wilsons Mills | 0.7 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Mount Pisgah | 0.8 mi |
| South Branch Little Dead Diamond River | Mount Pisgah | 1.2 mi |
| East Branch Dead Diamond River | Magalloway Mountain | 2.3 mi |
| Middle Branch Dead Diamond River | Magalloway Mountain | 2.5 mi |
| West Branch Dead Diamond | Magalloway Mountain | 2.5 mi |
| Lost Valley Brook | Mount Pisgah | 2.6 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.7 mi |
| Pesky Brook | Mount Pisgah | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle
The Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Little Dead Diamond River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finnsons Cliff | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| East Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Hell Gate Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Lamb Valley Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Lamb Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| West Branch Abbott Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Monahans Bathtub | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Loomis Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
Historical record
The Little Dead Diamond River is a 7.1-mile-long (11.4 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. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 42.7 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Little Dead Diamond River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 73 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 44.975°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Dead Diamond River track the nearby Finnsons Cliff cliff face (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Dead Diamond River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finnsons Cliff | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| East Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Hell Gate Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Dead Diamond River located?
Little Dead Diamond River is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 42.7 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Dead Diamond River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.7 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Dead Diamond River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Dead Diamond River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868056 on the Wilsons Mills quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little 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: Q6649741.