Eagle Cliff — Cliffs 46.6 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 871818
46.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle, Eagle Cliff is a cliff face recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “cliff in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Eagle Cliff in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a cliff face in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871818). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Eagle Cliff sits at 44.16812° N, 71.67119° W (DMS 44°10′05″ N, 71°40′16″ W).
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Eagle Cliff. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profile Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Old Man of the Mountain (historical) | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Eagles Lakes | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Franconia Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Garfield Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Lafayette | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Franconia Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Cannon Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Artists Bluff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 46.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Eagle Cliff. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 80 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.168°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Eagle Cliff track the nearby Profile Lake (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Eagle Cliff
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profile Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Old Man of the Mountain (historical) | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Eagles Lakes | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Franconia Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eagle Cliff located?
Eagle Cliff is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle.
How far is Eagle Cliff from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Eagle Cliff?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Eagle Cliff as a cliff face, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871818 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Eagle Cliff?
Accessible May through November in most years.
Wikidata: Q49468488.