Ammonoosuc River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ammonoosuc River |
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The Lower Falls of the Ammonoosuc
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| Counties | Coos, Grafton |
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| Main source | Lakes of the Clouds Coos County, New Hampshire, United States 5,025 ft (1,532 m) 44°15′31″N 71°19′8″W / 44.25861°N 71.31889°W |
| River mouth | Connecticut River Woodsville, Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States 430 ft (130 m) 44°9′19″N 72°2′16″W / 44.15528°N 72.03778°W |
| Length | 55 mi (89 km) |
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| Tributaries | |
The Ammonoosuc River is a river in northwestern New Hampshire, United States. It is about 55 miles (89 km) long. This river is a branch, or "tributary," of the larger Connecticut River. The Connecticut River eventually flows into Long Island Sound. The name Ammonoosuc comes from the Abenaki Native American language. It means "small, narrow fishing place."
Where the River Starts
The Ammonoosuc River begins high up in the White Mountains. It starts on the western side of Mount Washington. One part of the river flows out of the Lakes of the Clouds. These lakes are located in the dip between Mount Washington and Mount Monroe. The river starts in Coos County, New Hampshire.
The River's Journey
After leaving the area near the Presidential Range of mountains, the river flows west. It then turns southwest when it enters Grafton County. Along its path, the Ammonoosuc River passes through several towns. These include Carroll, Bethlehem, Littleton, Lisbon, Landaff, Bath, and Haverhill.
The river collects water from other smaller rivers along the way. In Lisbon, it meets the Gale River. In Bath, it joins with the Wild Ammonoosuc River. Finally, the Ammonoosuc River flows into the Connecticut River near the village of Woodsville.
Other Names for the River
The official name for this river is "Ammonoosuc River." This name was decided in 1936 by the United States Board on Geographic Names. Over time, the river has also been known by a few other spellings. These include:
- Amminoo Suck River
- Amonoosuck River
- Amonsook River
Images for kids
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Ammonoosuc River behind downtown Littleton
