South Branch Little Dead Diamond River — Streams 42.4 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Pisgah Quadrangle · GNIS 870019
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Pisgah quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, South Branch Little Dead Diamond River — a stream — lies 42.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870019, South Branch Little Dead Diamond River is recorded as a stream on the USGS Mount Pisgah quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
South Branch Little Dead Diamond River sits at 44.96505° N, 71.14258° W (DMS 44°57′54″ N, 71°08′33″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.95083° N, 71.20917° W (DMS 44°57′03″ N, 71°12′33″ 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 South Branch Little Dead Diamond River itself. The ones closest to South Branch Little Dead Diamond River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tracy Brook | Mount Pisgah | 1.2 mi |
| Little Dead Diamond River | Wilsons Mills | 1.2 mi |
| Lost Valley Brook | Mount Pisgah | 1.4 mi |
| Horne Brook | Wilsons Mills | 1.8 mi |
| East Horne Brook | Wilsons Mills | 1.8 mi |
| West Branch Little Dead Diamond River | Mount Pisgah | 2.1 mi |
| Pesky Brook | Mount Pisgah | 2.1 mi |
| Middle Branch Dead Diamond River | Magalloway Mountain | 2.8 mi |
| West Branch Dead Diamond | Magalloway Mountain | 2.8 mi |
| East Branch Dead Diamond River | Magalloway Mountain | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Pisgah Quadrangle
The Mount Pisgah 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside South Branch Little Dead Diamond River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Lost Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Tucker | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| West Branch Little Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Pesky Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Crystal Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Mount Pisgah | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Chase Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Blue Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 5.1 mi |
Historical record
The South Branch of the Little Dead Diamond River is a 4.3-mile-long (6.9 km) river in northern New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of the Little Dead Diamond River, located in the Androscoggin River watershed of Maine and New Hampshire. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 73-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from South Branch Little Dead Diamond River — 42.4 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
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 44.965°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 42.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at South Branch Little Dead Diamond River track the nearby Tracy Brook stream (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to South Branch Little Dead Diamond River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Little Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Hell Gate Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Lost Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Lamb Valley Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Branch Little Dead Diamond River located?
South Branch Little Dead Diamond River is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 42.4 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Pisgah topographic quadrangle.
How far is South Branch Little Dead Diamond River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.4 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is South Branch Little Dead Diamond River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies South Branch Little Dead Diamond River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870019 on the Mount Pisgah quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit South Branch 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: Q7566374.