Little River (Merrimack River tributary) facts for kids
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| Country | United States |
| States | New Hampshire, Massachusetts |
| Counties | Rockingham, NH, Essex, MA |
| Towns | Kingston, NH, Plaistow, NH, Haverhill, MA |
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| Main source | Kingston, NH 130 ft (40 m) 42°52′37″N 71°5′20″W / 42.87694°N 71.08889°W |
| River mouth | Merrimack River Haverhill, MA 0 ft (0 m) 42°46′21″N 71°4′58″W / 42.77250°N 71.08278°W |
| Length | 12.9 mi (20.8 km) |
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The Little River is a river that flows for about 12.9 miles (20.8 km) in the United States. It starts in New Hampshire and then crosses into Massachusetts. This river is a tributary of the Merrimack River. A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one.
The Little River is also part of the Gulf of Maine watershed. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a common outlet, like a river, lake, or ocean. So, all the rain and snowmelt in the Little River's watershed eventually makes its way to the Gulf of Maine.
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Where the Little River Flows
The Little River begins its journey in Kingston, New Hampshire. From there, it flows south through another New Hampshire town called Plaistow.
Journey to the Merrimack
After leaving New Hampshire, the Little River enters the city of Haverhill, Massachusetts. This is where it meets and joins the larger Merrimack River. The Merrimack River then continues its path towards the Atlantic Ocean.
What the River Looks Like
Most of the Little River's path goes through areas where people live and work. These are called suburban and urban areas. This means you'll often see houses, buildings, and roads along its banks.
Streams Joining the Little River
Many smaller streams flow into the Little River, adding to its water. These are also called tributaries.
Streams from the Left
- Seaver Brook
- Snows Brook
Streams from the Right
- Kelly Brook
- Bryant Brook
- Foote Brook
- Fishin Brook
