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Swift Diamond River — Streams 35.8 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle · GNIS 870316
Catalogued on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Swift Diamond River — a stream — lies 35.8 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 870316, Swift Diamond River is recorded as a stream on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 06/16/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Swift Diamond River sits at 44.88209° N, 71.07191° W (DMS 44°52′56″ N, 71°04′19″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.94938° N, 71.30316° W (DMS 44°56′58″ N, 71°18′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 Swift Diamond River itself. The ones closest to Swift Diamond River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Diamond River | Wilsons Mills | 1.1 mi |
| Alder Brook | Wilsons Mills | 1.8 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.1 mi |
| Merrill Brook | Wilsons Mills | 2.5 mi |
| Loomis Valley Brook | Wilsons Mills | 3 mi |
| Larrys Brook | Errol | 3.3 mi |
| Lamb Valley Brook | Wilsons Mills | 4 mi |
| Bear Brook | Umbagog Lake North | 4.1 mi |
| East Branch Swift Diamond River | Errol | 4.3 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Wilsons Mills | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle
The Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Swift Diamond River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dart Wentworth Spring | Springs | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Alice Ledge | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Linda Ledge | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Diamond Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Windey Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Alder Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Bennett Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Rands Rock | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Historical record
The Swift Diamond River is a 17.8-mile-long (28.6 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. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 61-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Swift Diamond River — 35.8 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 44.882°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 35.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Swift Diamond River track the nearby Dart Wentworth Spring (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Swift Diamond River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dart Wentworth Spring | Springs | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Alice Ledge | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Linda Ledge | Cliffs | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Diamond Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Swift Diamond River located?
Swift Diamond River is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 35.8 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle.
How far is Swift Diamond River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 61 minutes, 35.8 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Swift Diamond River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Swift Diamond River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870316 on the Wilsons Mills quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Swift 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: Q7656047.