Middle Branch Dead Diamond River — Streams 45.1 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Magalloway Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 868413
45.1 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Magalloway Mountain topographic quadrangle, Middle Branch Dead Diamond River is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Magalloway Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Middle Branch Dead Diamond River in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 868413). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Middle Branch Dead Diamond River sits at 45.00477° N, 71.15146° W (DMS 45°00′17″ N, 71°09′05″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.09167° N, 71.17194° W (DMS 45°05′30″ N, 71°10′19″ 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 Middle Branch Dead Diamond River itself. The ones closest to Middle Branch Dead Diamond River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch Dead Diamond | Magalloway Mountain | 0 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 1 mi |
| Roby Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 1.2 mi |
| East Branch Dead Diamond River | Magalloway Mountain | 1.3 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Mount Pisgah | 1.7 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 1.8 mi |
| Rowell Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 1.8 mi |
| Pesky Brook | Mount Pisgah | 2.1 mi |
| West Branch Little Dead Diamond River | Mount Pisgah | 2.2 mi |
| Little Dead Diamond River | Wilsons Mills | 2.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Magalloway Mountain Quadrangle
The Magalloway Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 15 catalogued natural features alongside Middle Branch Dead Diamond River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Dead Diamond | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Roby Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| East Branch Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Rowell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Shehan Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Judd Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Judds Ponds | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Machia Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 45.1 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of Middle Branch Dead Diamond River. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 77 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 45.005°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 45.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Middle Branch Dead Diamond River track the nearby West Branch Dead Diamond stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Middle Branch Dead Diamond River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Dead Diamond | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Roby Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| East Branch Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Middle Branch Dead Diamond River located?
Middle Branch Dead Diamond River is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.1 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Magalloway Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Middle Branch Dead Diamond River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 77 minutes, 45.1 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Middle Branch Dead Diamond River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Middle Branch Dead Diamond River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868413 on the Magalloway Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Middle Branch 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.