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Little River — Streams 39.8 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 872196
39.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle, Little River is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “tributary of the Ammonoosuc River, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Little River in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872196). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little River sits at 44.27117° N, 71.57175° W (DMS 44°16′16″ N, 71°34′18″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.18201° N, 71.54619° W (DMS 44°10′55″ N, 71°32′46″ 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 River itself. The ones closest to Little River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alder Brook | Twin Mountain | 0.6 mi |
| Zealand River | Twin Mountain | 3 mi |
| Black Brook | Twin Mountain | 3.1 mi |
| Cherry Mountain Brook | Twin Mountain | 3.1 mi |
| Carter Brook | Twin Mountain | 3.3 mi |
| Deception Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 4.8 mi |
| Bear Brook | Twin Mountain | 6.3 mi |
| Sebosis Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 6.6 mi |
| Leonard Brook | Twin Mountain | 6.7 mi |
| Dartmouth Brook | Mount Dartmouth | 6.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Twin Mountain Quadrangle
The Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Little River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haystack Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Tuttle Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| North Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Zealand River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Middle Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3 mi |
| Richardson Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Cherry Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Historical record
The Little River is a 7.4-mile-long (11.9 km) river in the White Mountains of New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of the Ammonoosuc River and part of the Connecticut River watershed. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 39.8 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Little River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 68 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 44.271°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 39.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little River track the nearby Haystack Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haystack Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Beech Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Tuttle Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Twin Mountain Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little River located?
Little River is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.8 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872196 on the Twin Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little 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: Q6651576.