2023 Map of Keene

About this map

The East Branch Ausable River and West Branch Ausable River dominate this Adirondack landscape, carving deep valleys between massive formations like the Sentinel Range and Pitchoff Mountain. The settlement of Keene sits at the southern confluence of mountain streams, while Upper Jay and Wilmington follow the river corridors to the north. These waterways define the historic travel and timber patterns of Essex County, with the dramatic descent of High Falls Gorge and The Flume marking the West Branch's path. Cultural landmarks like Mountain View Cem and Ingalls Cem provide touchpoints for genealogical research near the valley floors. High-elevation terrain includes Sentinel Mountain and Kilburn Mountain, accessible via historic routes like the Jackrabbit Ski Trl and Ausable Nature Trl. The map details a landscape where steep ridges like Eisenglass Mountain and Hiccock Mountain constrain development to narrow strips along Hulls Falls Rd and Styles Brook Rd.