Old Maps of Westport, Massachusetts for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Westport with 37 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Westport has changed over the decades.


Westport, MA maps

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  1. 1885 Map of Sakonnet
    1885 Map of Sakonnet
    1885 Sakonnet
    1885 Print · USGS
    The Rhode Island coast south of Little Compton and Middletown is captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing a shoreline defined by points and coastal ponds. Researchers can trace landforms and landmarks like Sakonnet Point, Woods Castle, and Sachuest Neck.

  2. 1888 Map of Fall River
    1888 Map of Fall River
    1888 Fall River
    1888 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island are captured here in the late nineteenth century as industry and agriculture thrived side-by-side. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early rail networks of the Old Colony Railroad or locate family homesteads near Tiverton Four Corners and Little Compton.

  3. 1888 Map of Sakonnet
    1888 Map of Sakonnet
    1888 Sakonnet
    1888 Print · USGS
    Coastal Rhode Island in the 1880s was defined by its weather-beaten points and maritime outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace the early topography of Little Compton and Middletown, from Sakonnet Point to Woods Castle.

  4. 1893 Map of Sakonnet
    1893 Map of Sakonnet
    1893 Sakonnet
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Rhode Island coast in the late nineteenth century is documented here as a maritime landscape of rocky points and tidal ponds. Researchers can trace the early harbor works at Sakonnet Point or locate family landmarks like Woods Castle and Warren Point.
    6 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 1919 Map of Fall River
    1919 Map of Fall River
    1919 Fall River
    1919 Print · USGS
    The coastal borderlands of Massachusetts and Rhode Island are captured here just after the Great War, showing the transition from industrial Fall River to rural seaside hamlets. Genealogists can locate family landmarks in Little Compton The Commons, trace the Old Colony Railroad, or explore old landings at Westport Point.

  7. 1942 Map of Newport
    1942 Map of Newport
    1942 Newport
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Rhode Island coast appears here at a critical wartime moment, showing the heavy fortification of Narragansett Bay. Researchers can trace military sites like Fort Kearny, maritime landmarks like the Point Judith Life Saving Station, and old ferry routes.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1942 Map of Westport
    1942 Map of Westport
    1942 Westport
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Westport and Dartmouth coastlines appear in the early 1940s as a landscape of tidal rivers and rural crossroads. Trace the legacy of family settlements and local landmarks like Westport Point, Beech Grove Cem, and the National Guard Rifle Range.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1942 Map of Tiverton
    1942 Map of Tiverton
    1942 Tiverton
    1942 Print · USGS
    Newport County in the early 1940s reflects a coastal farming and fishing era before post-war suburbanization. Trace ancestral connections in Little Compton Commons or locate historic mill sites at Grays Mill Pond and Adamsville.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1943 Map of Providence
    1943 Map of Providence
    1943 Providence
    1943 Print · USGS
    Narragansett Bay and the industrial Blackstone Valley appear here in the midst of the Second World War. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Lonsdale Station, the St Marys Reservoir, and the Rhode Island State Airport.

  11. 1944 Map of Fall River East
    1944 Map of Fall River East
    1944 Fall River East
    1944 Print · USGS
    Bristol County during the mid-forties shows a landscape of growing townships and preserved woodlands before the modern suburban boom. Researchers can trace ancestral property near Fighting Rock Corner, Westport Mills, and the Evergreen Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1944 Map of Fall River
    1944 Map of Fall River
    1944 Fall River
    1944 Print · USGS
    The industrial waterfront and coastal peninsulas of the Massachusetts-Rhode Island border come alive in the mid-1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the dense urban parish life at St Marys Cem & Ch or locate family sites near Cook Pond and Luther Corner.
    4 unique versions available

  13. 1947 Map of Providence, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Providence, 1948 Print
    1947 Providence
    1948 Print · USGS
    Southern New England is captured in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by busy industrial ports and expanding military installations. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the N.Y. N.H. & H. RR or locate coastal defenses like Fort Adams and Quonset Point.
    5 unique versions available

  14. 1948 Map of Providence, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Providence, 1951 Print
    1948 Providence
    1951 Print · USGS
    Southern New England’s coastal reaches are captured here in the late 1940s, from the industrial heart of Providence to the tip of Provincetown. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Central Vermont Railway and locate active military sites such as Otis Air Force Base and Fort Rodman.

  15. 1949 Map of Fall River, 1957 Print
    1949 Map of Fall River, 1957 Print
    1949 Fall River
    1957 Print · USGS
    Fall River and the surrounding Narragansett Bay area are captured here at the end of the 1940s. Genealogists can trace family names and institutions across Globe Village, St Patricks Cem, and the numerous schools of Tiverton.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1949 Map of Tiverton, 1957 Print
    1949 Map of Tiverton, 1957 Print
    1949 Tiverton
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal Newport County at the end of the 1940s remains a quiet landscape of salt ponds and colonial-era crossroads. Trace family roots and old property lines through historic hubs like Little Compton Commons, Adamsville, and Old Stone Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  17. 1951 Map of Westport
    1951 Map of Westport
    1951 Westport
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Westport area in the early fifties reveals a classic New England coastal economy centered on the forks of the river and the barrier sounds. Genealogists can trace family homesteads at Slades Corner and Russells Mills or find ancestors at Beech Grove Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1951 Map of Fall River East
    1951 Map of Fall River East
    1951 Fall River East
    1951 Print · USGS
    Bristol County in the early fifties showcases a transition from dense state forest to the industrial corridors of the South Coast. Local historians can trace the footprint of Westport Factory, visit Lincoln Park, or locate the Collins Sch near the Freetown border.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1957 Map of Providence
    1957 Map of Providence
    1957 Providence
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal New England at the height of the mid-century era shows a landscape shaped by maritime industry and Cold War defense. Genealogists and historians can trace the reach of the New York, New Haven & Hartford RR and locate legacy sites like Fort Adams and Quonset Point Naval Air Station.

  20. 1958 Map of Providence
    1958 Map of Providence
    1958 Providence
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Rhode Island and Massachusetts coastlines are shown in detail during the late 1950s, from the urban cores to the tips of the islands. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprint of Quonset Point Naval Air Station, the defense works at Fort Adams, and the rail network of the New York, New Haven and Hartford RR.

  21. 1963 Map of Providence
    1963 Map of Providence
    1963 Providence
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southern New England's coastal and industrial heartland is captured here in the early sixties, from the Rhode Island mainland to the far reaches of the Cape. Researchers can trace mid-century growth in Providence or locate landmarks on Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket Island.

  22. 1963 Map of Fall River East, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Fall River East, 1965 Print
    1963 Fall River East
    1965 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts at the start of the 1960s reveals a landscape of industrial borders and dense forests. Researchers can trace family sites near Hixville, Westport Factory, and Beulah Corners, or locate landmarks like St Patricks Cem.

  23. 1963 Map of Westport, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Westport, 1965 Print
    1963 Westport
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Westport and Dartmouth coastlines come alive in the early sixties, showing a landscape of tidal flats and colonial crossroads. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Kirby Corner and Snell Corner, or locate the New Bedford City Rifle Range.
    3 unique versions available

  24. 1967 Map of Fall River, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Fall River, 1970 Print
    1967 Fall River
    1970 Print · USGS
    Fall River and the surrounding Narragansett Bay communities are captured here in the late sixties during a period of significant suburban and highway growth. Researchers can trace family roots through the dense city blocks of Globe Village or locate ancestral sites at Oak Grove Cemetery and North Burial Ground.
    5 unique versions available

  25. 1977 Map of Westport, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Westport, 1979 Print
    1977 Westport
    1979 Print · USGS
    The coastal stretches of Westport and Dartmouth appear here in the mid-seventies, showing a landscape of salt marshes, barrier beaches, and river estuaries. Genealogists and researchers can trace lineage through old village centers like Westport Point and the Friends Meeting House, or find family-named crossroads such as Gidleys Corner.
    5 unique versions available

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