Aerial imagery: USGS National Map (public domain)
Finnsons Cliff — Cliffs 43.0 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle · GNIS 871094
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Wilsons Mills quadrangle, the cliff face known as Finnsons Cliff sits 43.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “cliff in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Finnsons Cliff as a cliff face on the Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 871094. Catalogued in GNIS since 02/01/1990.
Coordinates & physical setting
Finnsons Cliff sits at 44.98172° N, 71.11702° W (DMS 44°58′54″ N, 71°07′01″ W).
Features on the USGS Wilsons Mills Quadrangle
The Wilsons Mills 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 35 catalogued natural features alongside Finnsons Cliff. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| East Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Hell Gate Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Lamb Valley Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| West Branch Abbott Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Washburn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Lamb Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Monahans Bathtub | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Loomis Valley Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 43.0 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Finnsons Cliff; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 74 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.982°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 43.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Finnsons Cliff track the nearby Little Dead Diamond River stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Finnsons Cliff
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Dead Diamond River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| East Horne Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Tracy Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Hell Gate Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Finnsons Cliff located?
Finnsons Cliff is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.0 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wilsons Mills topographic quadrangle.
How far is Finnsons Cliff from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.0 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Finnsons Cliff?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Finnsons Cliff as a cliff face, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871094 on the Wilsons Mills quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Finnsons Cliff?
Accessible May through November in most years.
Wikidata: Q49468654.