The Cliffs — Cliffs 41.4 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 872785
Catalogued on the USGS South Twin Mountain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, The Cliffs — a cliff face — lies 41.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872785, The Cliffs is recorded as a cliff face on the USGS South Twin Mountain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/05/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
The Cliffs sits at 44.14145° N, 71.54036° W (DMS 44°08′29″ N, 71°32′25″ W).
Features on the USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle
The South Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside The Cliffs. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Bond | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Guyot | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Redrock Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Twin Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Zealand Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Owls Head | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3 mi |
| Thirteen Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| South Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Zeacliff Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 71-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from The Cliffs — 41.4 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.141°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at The Cliffs track the nearby Mount Bond summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to The Cliffs
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Bond | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Guyot | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Hellgate Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Redrock Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Cliffs located?
The Cliffs is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.4 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS South Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is The Cliffs from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.4 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is The Cliffs?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies The Cliffs as a cliff face, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872785 on the South Twin Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit The Cliffs?
Accessible May through November in most years.