Artists Bluff — Cliffs 47.5 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 871406
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Franconia quadrangle, the cliff face known as Artists Bluff sits 47.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “cliff in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Artists Bluff as a cliff face on the Franconia topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 871406. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Artists Bluff sits at 44.18118° N, 71.69758° W (DMS 44°10′52″ N, 71°41′51″ W).
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Artists Bluff. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Skookumchuck Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Jordan Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Profile Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Old Man of the Mountain (historical) | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Eagle Cliff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Cannon Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Bridalveil Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Bickford Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 47.5 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Artists Bluff; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 81 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.181°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Artists Bluff track the nearby Bald Mountain summit (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Artists Bluff
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Skookumchuck Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Jordan Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Profile Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Artists Bluff located?
Artists Bluff is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle.
How far is Artists Bluff from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.5 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Artists Bluff?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Artists Bluff as a cliff face, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871406 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Artists Bluff?
Accessible May through November in most years.
Wikidata: Q34870782.