Middle Branch Dead Diamond River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Middle Branch Dead Diamond River |
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Coos |
| Towns | Pittsburg, Atkinson & Gilmanton Grant |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Pittsburg 2,220 ft (680 m) 45°5′29″N 71°10′12″W / 45.09139°N 71.17000°W |
| River mouth | West Branch Dead Diamond River Atkinson & Gilmanton Grant 1,538 ft (469 m) 45°0′14″N 71°9′1″W / 45.00389°N 71.15028°W |
| Length | 9.0 mi (14.5 km) |
The Middle Branch of the Dead Diamond River is a river about 9 miles (14.5 kilometers) long. It flows through northern New Hampshire in the United States. This river is like a smaller stream that feeds into a bigger one. It joins the West Branch of the Dead Diamond River. All these rivers are part of a larger area called the Androscoggin River watershed. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a single river or lake. This watershed covers parts of Maine and New Hampshire.
Where Does the River Flow?
The Middle Branch river spends most of its journey in Pittsburg. This town is the very northernmost town in New Hampshire. The river starts by flowing southeast. It travels through a wide valley. This valley is nestled between two higher areas. To the south, there is Magalloway Mountain, which is about 3,383 feet (1,031 meters) tall. To the north, you'll find Diamond Ridge, about 3,230 feet (985 meters) high.
The River's Journey South
After flowing southeast, the river changes direction. It turns south and flows alongside the East Branch of the Dead Diamond. It then enters a place called Atkinson and Gilmanton Grant. Here, the Middle Branch meets up with the West Branch. This meeting point is less than a mile upstream from where the West Branch and the East Branch also join together.
