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Little River
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The Little River at Route 126 in Strafford, NH
Little River (Big River tributary) is located in New Hampshire
Little River (Big River tributary)
Little River (Big River tributary) is located in the United States
Little River (Big River tributary)
Country United States
State New Hampshire
Counties Strafford, Belknap
Towns Strafford, Barnstead
Physical characteristics
Main source Blue Hills Range
Strafford
900 ft (270 m)
43°17′50″N 71°10′9″W / 43.29722°N 71.16917°W / 43.29722; -71.16917
River mouth Big River
Barnstead
499 ft (152 m)
43°19′47″N 71°13′59″W / 43.32972°N 71.23306°W / 43.32972; -71.23306
Length 4.9 mi (7.9 km)

The Little River is a small river in New Hampshire, United States. It is about 4.9 mi (7.9 km) long. The water from the Little River flows into bigger rivers. These include the Big River, the Suncook River, and the Merrimack River. Eventually, all this water reaches the Gulf of Maine, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean.

About the Little River

The Little River starts in a town called Strafford, New Hampshire. It begins on the west side of the Blue Hills Range. This area is in central New Hampshire.

Where the River Flows

After starting, the Little River flows towards the northwest. As it travels, it collects more water. Some of this water comes from the Willey Ponds. The river then continues its journey.

Joining Other Rivers

The Little River eventually meets a larger river. It joins the Big River. This meeting point is just north of a small village. That village is called South Barnstead. From there, the water continues its long trip to the ocean.

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