South River (Ossipee River tributary)

The South River is a 10.6-mile-long (17.1 km)[1] river in eastern New Hampshire and western Maine in the United States. It is a tributary of the Ossipee River, which flows east to the Saco River and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean.

South River
The South River south of Center Effingham, NH
South River (Ossipee River tributary) is located in Maine
South River (Ossipee River tributary)
South River (Ossipee River tributary) is located in New Hampshire
South River (Ossipee River tributary)
South River (Ossipee River tributary) is located in the United States
South River (Ossipee River tributary)
Location
CountryUnited States
StatesNew Hampshire, Maine
CountiesCarroll, NH, York, ME
TownsEffingham, NH, Parsonsfield, ME
Physical characteristics
SourceProvince Lake
 • locationEffingham, NH
 • coordinates43°42′0″N 70°59′50″W / 43.70000°N 70.99722°W / 43.70000; -70.99722
 • elevation480 ft (150 m)
MouthOssipee River
 • location
Parsonsfield, ME
 • coordinates
43°47′5″N 70°57′24″W / 43.78472°N 70.95667°W / 43.78472; -70.95667
 • elevation
375 ft (114 m)
Length10.6 mi (17.1 km)
Basin features
Tributaries 
 • leftSalmon Brook, Hobbs Brook
 • rightEmerson Brook

The South River begins at the outlet of Province Lake in the town of Effingham, New Hampshire, and proceeds north past the village of Center Effingham. Jogging east, the river enters Parsonsfield, Maine, then turns north again to reach the Ossipee River.

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