1935 Map of Keene

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The Connecticut River forms the western boundary of this 1930s landscape, where the Boston and Maine RR and Central Vermont RR trace the valley floor. Settlement is concentrated in the bustling hub of Keene and along the winding Ashuelot River, which connects mill towns like Ashuelot and Winchester. The terrain is defined by significant elevations such as Pisgah Mountain and Mt Cresson, while recreational and conservation interests are evident at Spofford Lake and the Richmond Trout Rearing Station. Local education and civic life are anchored by landmarks like the Superior Sch and the historic Meetinghouse Hill. The map illustrates a rural New England economy transitioning from its industrial river-power roots, with State Highway No 9 beginning to reshape the movement of goods and people between these Cheshire County townships.