1890s Maps of Swansea, Massachusetts

Explore 5 historic maps of Swansea from the 1890s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1890s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Swansea's landscape evolved across the 1890s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1890s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Swansea's history through authentic maps from the 1890s. This is your window into the past.


Swansea, MA maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Narragansett Bay
    1890 Map of Narragansett Bay
    1890 Narragansett Bay
    1890 Print · USGS
    Narragansett Bay's western shore comes to life in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape of rail-linked villages and coastal landmarks. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and transit hubs from Wickford Junction to the State Farm and the Bristol Ferry.

  2. 1892 Map of Narragansett Bay
    1892 Map of Narragansett Bay
    1892 Narragansett Bay
    1892 Print · USGS
    Narragansett Bay in the late nineteenth century reveals a coastline defined by maritime commerce and early rail connectivity. Genealogists can trace family roots in old village centers like Wickford, Apponaug, and Conimicut, or locate the State Prison near Natick.
    8 unique versions available

  3. 1893 Map of Taunton
    1893 Map of Taunton
    1893 Taunton
    1893 Print · USGS
    Taunton flourished as a rail and manufacturing powerhouse during the late nineteenth century, situated at the nexus of the Old Colony Railroad system. Genealogists and historians can trace the early industrial sites like the Copper Works and Swansea Factory or find local landmarks such as Dighton Rock and the town Almshouse.
    7 unique versions available

  4. 1893 Map of Fall River
    1893 Map of Fall River
    1893 Fall River
    1893 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island are captured here in the late nineteenth century as the textile industry and railroads reshaped the waterfront. Genealogists and local historians can trace early family holdings and hubs like Globe Village, Tiverton Four Corners, and the old Bordens Wharf.
    9 unique versions available

  5. 1894 Map of Providence
    1894 Map of Providence
    1894 Providence
    1894 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor from Providence to Pawtucket thrives in the 1890s as a hub of rail and river commerce. Genealogists can trace early neighborhood lines and locate vanished institutions like the Dexter Asylum, Sayles Bleachery, and the Butler Hospital.
    10 unique versions available

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