West Branch Little Dead Diamond River — Streams 44.2 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Pisgah Quadrangle · GNIS 870749
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Pisgah quadrangle, the stream known as West Branch Little Dead Diamond River sits 44.2 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists West Branch Little Dead Diamond River as a stream on the Mount Pisgah topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 870749. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
West Branch Little Dead Diamond River sits at 44.98060° N, 71.17952° W (DMS 44°58′50″ N, 71°10′46″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 44.96750° N, 71.22556° W (DMS 44°58′03″ N, 71°13′32″ 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 Little Dead Diamond River itself. The ones closest to West Branch Little Dead Diamond River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pesky Brook | Mount Pisgah | 0.1 mi |
| Lost Valley Brook | Mount Pisgah | 1.6 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Mount Pisgah | 2.1 mi |
| South Branch Little Dead Diamond River | Mount Pisgah | 2.1 mi |
| Middle Branch Dead Diamond River | Magalloway Mountain | 2.2 mi |
| West Branch Dead Diamond | Magalloway Mountain | 2.2 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 2.4 mi |
| Roby Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 2.5 mi |
| Little Dead Diamond River | Wilsons Mills | 2.8 mi |
| Pisgah Brook | Magalloway Mountain | 2.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Pisgah Quadrangle
The Mount Pisgah 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside West Branch Little Dead Diamond River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pesky Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Lost Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Pisgah | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| South Branch Little Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Crystal Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Tucker | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Blue Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Round Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Roaring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 5.8 mi |
Historical record
The West Branch of the Little Dead Diamond River is a 2.5-mile-long (4.0 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. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 44.2 miles (north-northwest) and you reach West Branch Little Dead Diamond River; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 76 minutes.
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 44.981°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 44.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at West Branch Little Dead Diamond River track the nearby Pesky Brook stream (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to West Branch Little Dead Diamond River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pesky Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Lost Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Pisgah | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| South Branch Little Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Branch Little Dead Diamond River located?
West Branch Little Dead Diamond River is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.2 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Pisgah topographic quadrangle.
How far is West Branch Little Dead Diamond River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.2 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is West Branch Little Dead Diamond River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies West Branch Little Dead Diamond River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870749 on the Mount Pisgah quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit West 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: Q7984525.