North River (New Hampshire)

The North River is a 15.1-mile-long (24.3 km) river located in southeastern New Hampshire in the United States. It is a tributary of the Lamprey River, part of the Great Bay and Piscataqua River watershed leading to the Atlantic Ocean.

North River
The North River at McCrillis Road in Nottingham, NH
North River (New Hampshire) is located in New Hampshire
North River (New Hampshire)
North River (New Hampshire) is located in the United States
North River (New Hampshire)
Location
CountryUnited States
StateNew Hampshire
CountiesRockingham, Strafford
TownsNottingham, Lee, Epping
Physical characteristics
SourceNorth River Pond
 • locationNottingham
 • coordinates43°11′32″N 71°7′52″W / 43.19222°N 71.13111°W / 43.19222; -71.13111
 • elevation451 ft (137 m)
MouthLamprey River
 • location
Epping
 • coordinates
43°4′45″N 71°1′12″W / 43.07917°N 71.02000°W / 43.07917; -71.02000
 • elevation
85 ft (26 m)
Length15.1 mi (24.3 km)
Basin features
Tributaries 
 • rightBean River, Rollins Brook

The river begins at the outlet of North River Pond in the northern corner of Nottingham, New Hampshire. It flows southeast through hilly, wooded terrain, crossing the entire town of Nottingham, the southwest corner of Lee, and a northern part of Epping, where it joins the Lamprey. A major tributary of the North River is the Bean River, which joins from the west in the center part of Nottingham.

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