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Keene New Hampshire Map

Explore Keene, New Hampshire, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Keene, New Hampshire

How to Use This Keene, New Hampshire Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Keene, New Hampshire. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of New Hampshire or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Keene.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Keene
State	New Hampshire (NH)
County	Cheshire County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	42.953842
Longitude	-72.306875
Population	23,047
Density	239.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	03431, 03435
Area Code	603
County Seat	Keene
School District	Keene School District

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About Keene, New Hampshire

Keene is a locality in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States. It has a population of 23,047. The population density is 239.9 people per km². Keene is located at 42.9538°N, 72.3069°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Keene is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 03431, 03435.

Keene occupies a terrain defined by the steady, persistent passage of Beaver Brook, which winds through the landscape with a quiet authority. It lies 30.8 miles south of Claremont, NH (from Claremont, NH: bearing 174°T), and is situated 15.3 miles east-northeast of Brattleboro. The distant silhouette of the Franconia Mountain Range provides a jagged, blue-hued boundary to the horizon, grounding the visual field in a permanent, ancient scale. To the west, the dense timber of Beech Hill State Forest offers a deep green canopy, while the nearby Beaver Brook Falls punctuates the silence of the woods with its rhythmic, falling water. Keene maintains a landlocked composure, far removed from any maritime influence, favoring instead the earthy scent of damp soil and the crisp, thin air of the interior. Residents often seek the stillness of Robinhood Park Reservoir or the manicured greenery of Ashuelot River Park to observe how the golden light of late afternoon settles against the granite outcrops.

Keene emerged as a center of commerce and industry, evolving from its early agricultural roots into a hub defined by the steady production of glass, textiles, and wood products. The rhythmic clatter of old machinery once dictated the pace of the streets, echoing the industrious spirit of a population that favored Yankee thrift and a stubborn, independent self-reliance. As the economy shifted toward modern manufacturing and regional services, the brick facades of the central district remained, housing a diverse range of enterprises that sustain the local livelihood. Much of the regional character is tied to the legacy of those who labored in the mills, their efforts etched into the solid, enduring infrastructure that defines the downtown corridors. Keene continues to balance this heritage of hard work with the demands of a contemporary economy, ensuring that the legacy of earlier generations remains visible in the current commercial landscape.

Cultural life in Keene centers on a distinct intellectual vitality, bolstered by the presence of Keene State College, which brings a perpetual sense of youthful energy to the quiet streets. The community gathers for seasonal festivals and local gatherings, often finding common ground during the annual Pumpkin Festival, where thousands of illuminated gourds transform the public spaces into a glowing, ephemeral landscape. Notable individuals, such as the Olympic athlete Sarah Newcomb, have carried the spirit of the region into the wider world, reflecting the quiet tenacity of the local temperament. Visitors seeking a more rugged experience might traverse the Marlboro Trail, finding a connection to the high, lonely ridges that define the broader geography. Whether through the intellectual discourse of the campus or the communal participation in town events, Keene maintains a personality that is both grounded in its specific geography and open to the changing tides of modern life.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Ashuelot River Park (Local Park) — locality lies within
Tenant Swamp (Local Conservation Area) — locality lies within
Wheelock Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 168° S
Greater Goose Pond Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.9 mi, 051° NE
Drummer Hill Conservation Area (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 074° E
Colony House Museum (Museum) — 1.9 mi, 140° SE
Horatio Colony Preserve (Conservation Area) — 1.9 mi, 206° SW
Coca-Cola mural (Public Artwork) — 1.9 mi, 134° SE
Cheshire Children's Museum (Museum) — 2.0 mi, 143° SE
Parrish Shoes Sign (Jumanji) (Attraction) — 2.0 mi, 135° SE
Keene Cinema (Cinema) — 2.1 mi, 163° S
Oya Hill (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 147° SE
Gravity Foundation Monument (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 144° SE
Surry Mountain Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 2.6 mi, 360° N
Indian Arrowhead Forest Preserve (Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 311° NW
Sunset Rock (Viewpoint) — 3.2 mi, 127° SE
Otter Brook Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 3.3 mi, 081° E
Keene Watershed (Waterfowl Production Area) — 3.8 mi, 109° E
Pisgah State Park (State Park) — 7.0 mi, 223° SW
Mole Hill Theatre (Theatre) — 8.6 mi, 012° N
Joe Greenhoe Theatre (Theatre) — 10.5 mi, 278° W
Troy Civil War Memorial (Monument) — 10.8 mi, 144° SE
Antique Carriage and Sleigh Museum (Museum) — 11.0 mi, 252° W
The Friendly Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 11.1 mi, 104° E
Horgan Art Studio & Putnam Art Gallery (Arts Centre) — 12.7 mi, 104° E
Alstead Historical Society (Museum) — 13.9 mi, 348° N
Frank Adams Grist Mill (Museum) — 14.1 mi, 331° NW
Bellows Falls Opera House (Cinema) — 14.3 mi, 331° NW
Brattleboro Music Center Office (Arts Centre) — 14.4 mi, 242° SW
Silvio O. Conte National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.5 mi, 280° W · 74k acres

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