Keene New Hampshire Map
Keene, New Hampshire — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Keene, Cheshire County.
Interactive Map of Keene, New Hampshire
| City | Keene |
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
| County | Cheshire |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 42.933692 |
| Longitude | -72.278141 |
| Population | 22,939 |
| Density | 238.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Keene, New Hampshire
Keene is a locality in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States. It has a population of 22,939. The population density is 238.6 people per km². Keene is located at 42.9337°N, 72.2781°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 3431.
Keene rests in a broad valley, cradled by the rolling hills of southwestern New Hampshire, where the Ashuelot River, a ribbon of deep green, meanders through its heart. It lies 34.2 miles north-west of Fitchburg, MA (from Fitchburg, MA: bearing 315°T), and is situated 4.9 miles north-north-east of West Swanzey. The terrain here speaks of glacial sculpting, a gentle rise and fall of land that supports a patchwork of dense woodlands and open fields, their edges softened by the persistent New England light. In the autumn, the air takes on a crisp, almost brittle quality, carrying the scent of woodsmoke and decaying leaves, a palpable presence that deepens the shadows beneath the ancient oaks and maples. The sky above Keene often stretches wide and pale, a canvas for clouds that drift with a quiet deliberation, mirroring the unhurried pace of life that unfolds below. The history of Keene is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of its fertile lands and the industrious spirit of its people, a legacy that persists even as the town has broadened its economic base. Once a hub for manufacturing, its mills have largely fallen silent, replaced by a diverse array of businesses, including a vibrant craft beverage scene and a growing presence in technology. Keene State College lends a youthful energy to the downtown, its students adding a dynamic layer to the established character of the brick buildings and the venerable courthouse square. The annual Cheshire Fair, a tradition stretching back generations, still draws crowds eager for agricultural exhibits, local crafts, and the simple pleasure of community gathering, a reminder of the enduring ties that bind this place.
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About This Keene Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Keene, New Hampshire with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Keene and Cheshire County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Keene is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Keene is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
