West Branch Dead Diamond — Streams 45.1 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Magalloway Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 870747
45.1 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Magalloway Mountain topographic quadrangle, West Branch Dead Diamond is a stream recorded in Coos County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Magalloway Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places West Branch Dead Diamond in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007), classified as a stream in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 870747). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
West Branch Dead Diamond 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 45.02250° N, 71.17917° W (DMS 45°01′21″ N, 71°10′45″ 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 West Branch Dead Diamond itself. The ones closest to West Branch Dead Diamond:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Branch Dead Diamond River | 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 West Branch Dead Diamond. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Branch Dead Diamond River | 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 |
Historical record
Also known as: West Branch Dead Diamond.
The West Branch of the Dead Diamond River is a 2.7-mile-long (4.3 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 of Maine and New Hampshire. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 45.1 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of West Branch Dead Diamond. 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 West Branch Dead Diamond track the nearby Middle Branch Dead Diamond River stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to West Branch Dead Diamond
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Branch Dead Diamond River | 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 West Branch Dead Diamond located?
West Branch Dead Diamond 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 West Branch Dead Diamond 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 West Branch Dead Diamond?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies West Branch Dead Diamond as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870747 on the Magalloway Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit West Branch Dead Diamond?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
What other names has West Branch Dead Diamond been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: West Branch Dead Diamond.
How many other streams are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 299 other streams in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q7984514.