1935 Map of Keene

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The Connecticut River forms the western boundary of this New Hampshire landscape, where the Boston and Maine RR winds through the industrial and agricultural valleys of the 1930s. The regional hub of Keene serves as a focal point, showing a dense grid of streets near the confluence of Beaver Brook and The Branch. To the west, the rugged topography of Pisgah Mountain is dotted with water bodies like Pisgah Reservoir and Kilburn Pond, while the shores of Spofford Lake are developed with Camp Namaschaug. Local industry and conservation efforts are evident through the Richmond Trout Rearing Station and numerous mill sites. Rural life is anchored by family-named landmarks such as Butterfield Hill and Stearns Hill, alongside institutional sites like the County Farm and the Hyland Hill Fire Tower, reflecting a decade of established infrastructure and resource management.