Little Magalloway River — Streams 49.1 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, New Hampshire · USGS Lincoln Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 569892
49.1 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lincoln Pond topographic quadrangle, Little Magalloway River is a stream recorded in Oxford County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in Maine and New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lincoln Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Little Magalloway River in Oxford County, New Hampshire (FIPS 23/017), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 569892). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Magalloway River sits at 45.10088° N, 70.98840° W (DMS 45°06′03″ N, 70°59′18″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.19977° N, 71.08452° W (DMS 45°11′59″ N, 71°05′04″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Oxford County, New Hampshire
Oxford County, NH contains 26 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Magalloway River itself. The ones closest to Little Magalloway River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 2.6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 3.7 mi |
| North Hammond Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 4.9 mi |
| Abbott Brook | Wilsons Mills | 11.4 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Wilsons Mills | 13 mi |
| Sturtevant Stream | Umbagog Lake North | 18.3 mi |
| Magalloway River | Umbagog Lake North | 22.3 mi |
| Silver Stream | Success Pond | 35.7 mi |
| Sucker Brook | Success Pond | 37 mi |
| Shelter Brook | Success Pond | 38.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Lincoln Pond Quadrangle
The Lincoln Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 13 catalogued natural features alongside Little Magalloway River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hammel Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hurricane Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Green Top | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Big Buck Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Lincoln Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Lost Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.8 mi |
| Big Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 4.9 mi |
| Little East Branch Cupsuptic River | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 5.1 mi |
| Portage Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 5.2 mi |
Historical record
The Little Magalloway River is a 7.0-mile-long (11.3 km) river in northwestern Maine and northern New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of the Magalloway 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 49.1 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Little Magalloway River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 84 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 45.101°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 49.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Magalloway River track the nearby Twin Brook stream (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Magalloway River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Hammel Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Hurricane Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Green Top | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| North Fork Big Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Magalloway River located?
Little Magalloway River is in Oxford County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.1 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lincoln Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Magalloway River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.1 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Magalloway River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Magalloway River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569892 on the Lincoln Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Magalloway River?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Oxford County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 25 other streams in Oxford County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q6650792.