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1898 Map of Keene

Name: 1898 Topographic Map of Keene
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1917
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1917

About this map

Keene serves as the industrial and transportation hub of this southwestern New Hampshire landscape, where the Cheshire Branch and Fitchburg Division railroads converge. The topography is defined by the Ashuelot River valley and a series of prominent peaks, including Mount Pisgah and Rattlesnake Mountain. Settlement patterns in the late nineteenth century were concentrated in villages such as Westmoreland, Chesterfield, and Winchester, while the Connecticut River forms the western boundary, crossed by Wares Ferry.

Genealogical interest is found in specific landmarks like Meetinghouse Hill and the numerous small ponds such as Spofford Lake and Wilson Pond. The map reveals the intricate drainage systems of Partridge Brook and California Brook, which supported local industry. To the west, East Putney Sta on the Sullivan County R.R. highlights the vital rail connections between the New Hampshire and Vermont borderlands during this era of growth.