Aerial imagery: USGS National Map (public domain)
Greens Cliff — Cliffs 39.8 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle · GNIS 871973
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Carrigain quadrangle, the cliff face known as Greens Cliff sits 39.8 miles 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 Greens Cliff as a cliff face on the Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 871973. Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Greens Cliff sits at 44.03340° N, 71.40230° W (DMS 44°02′00″ N, 71°24′08″ W).
Features on the USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle
The Mount Carrigain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Greens Cliff. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Sawyer Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Carrigain Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Ledge Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Little Sawyer Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Church Ponds | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Pine Bend Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Horne Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 39.8 miles (southwest) and you reach Greens Cliff; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 68 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.033°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Greens Cliff track the nearby Meadow Brook stream (1.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Greens Cliff
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Sawyer Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Carrigain Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Ledge Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Little Sawyer Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Greens Cliff located?
Greens Cliff is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.8 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Greens Cliff from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.8 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Greens Cliff?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Greens Cliff as a cliff face, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871973 on the Mount Carrigain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Greens Cliff?
Accessible May through November in most years.
Wikidata: Q49468870.