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1984 Map of Keene

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Keene
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The city of Keene serves as the focal point of this 1980s landscape, where urban infrastructure meets the wooded highlands of Cheshire County. To the west, the Connecticut River forms the natural boundary with Vermont, while the Ashuelot River winds through the eastern valley, supporting the growth of North Swanzey. This era shows a community well-integrated with its environment, featuring extensive public lands like Pisgah State Park and Chesterfield Gorge State Park.

Transportation and utility are clearly defined by the Boston and Maine RR and the Dillant-Hopkins Airport, marking the area's role as a regional hub. Local landmarks such as the Hyland Hill Lookout Station and Cheshire Hospital provide specific points of reference for genealogists and local historians. The map also captures smaller rural clusters like Poocham and East Putney, illustrating the settlement patterns between the rugged hills and the fertile river valleys.