1935 Map of Keene

About this map

Keene sits at the heart of this Cheshire County landscape, where the Ashuelot River and its many tributaries, such as Beaver Bk and Ash Swamp Brook, shaped the industrial and agricultural development of the early 20th century. The terrain is defined by prominent peaks like Mt Pisgah and Bald Hill, interspersed with small rural settlements including Westmoreland, Richmond, and Hinsdale. Transportation is anchored by the Boston and Maine RR and the Dartmouth College Road, facilitating movement between the Connecticut River valley and the interior New Hampshire hills. Local history is preserved through numerous rural schoolhouses such as Superior Sch and Center Sch, while the presence of a Fire Tower on Hyland Hill reflects the era’s vital forest management. These details, alongside markers like Meetinghouse Hill and Mine Ledge, offer a clear picture of a New England region balancing its manufacturing hubs with deeply rooted rural communities.