Whiteface River (New Hampshire) facts for kids
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| Counties | Grafton, Carroll |
| Towns | Waterville Valley, Sandwich |
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| Main source | Mount Whiteface White Mountain National Forest 2,700 ft (820 m) 43°55′57″N 71°25′50″W / 43.93250°N 71.43056°W |
| River mouth | Cold River Sandwich (Whiteface) 670 ft (200 m) 43°51′49″N 71°23′19″W / 43.86361°N 71.38861°W |
| Length | 5.9 mi (9.5 km) |
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The Whiteface River is a short river in New Hampshire, United States. It is about 5.9-mile-long (9.5 km). This river starts high up in the White Mountains. Its water travels a long way to reach the Atlantic Ocean.
First, the Whiteface River flows into the Cold River. Then, its water joins the Bearcamp River. From there, it goes into Ossipee Lake. Next, the water flows through the Ossipee River and finally into the Saco River. The Saco River carries the water all the way to the Gulf of Maine, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean.
Where Does the Whiteface River Start?
The Whiteface River gets its name from Mount Whiteface. This mountain is about 4,020-foot-high (1,230 m). The river begins on the southern side of the Sandwich Range. This area is in a town called Waterville Valley.
The river's first waters come from between Mount Whiteface and Flat Mountain. Other small streams also join it from an area called The Sleepers. These are wide peaks that stretch north towards Mount Tripyramid.
The River's Journey
As the Whiteface River flows south, it enters the town of Sandwich. Here, it flows through a wide, flat valley. This valley is known as the Whiteface Intervale. It sits at the bottom of the Sandwich Range.
Where the River Ends
In its last mile, the river leaves the Intervale. It drops about 200 feet (60 m) in elevation. The Whiteface River then meets the Cold River. This meeting point is just east of the small village of Whiteface.
