Historical Maps of Rhode Island

What stories do these 584 old maps tell about Rhode Island's past? From 1885 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Rhode Island's history through maps:

  • Trace Rhode Island's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Rhode Island's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Rhode Island maps

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  1. 1885 Map of Sakonnet
    1885 Map of Sakonnet
    1885 Sakonnet
    1885 Print · USGS
    Covers Rhode Island, including Middletown, Westport, and other nearby areas

  2. 1886 Map of Blackstone
    1886 Map of Blackstone
    1886 Blackstone
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Rhode Island, including Worcester, Woonsocket, and other nearby areas

  3. 1887 Map of Franklin
    1887 Map of Franklin
    1887 Franklin
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Rhode Island, including Woonsocket, Cumberland, and other nearby areas

  4. 1887 Map of Providence
    1887 Map of Providence
    1887 Providence
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Rhode Island, including Providence, Warwick, and other nearby areas

  5. 1888 Map of Fall River
    1888 Map of Fall River
    1888 Fall River
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Rhode Island, including Fall River, Dartmouth, and other nearby areas

  6. 1888 Map of Sakonnet
    1888 Map of Sakonnet
    1888 Sakonnet
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Rhode Island, including Middletown, Westport, and other nearby areas

  7. 1889 Map of Stonington
    1889 Map of Stonington
    1889 Stonington
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers Rhode Island, including Groton, Southold, and other nearby areas

  8. 1889 Map of Charlestown
    1889 Map of Charlestown
    1889 Charlestown
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers Rhode Island, including South Kingstown, North Kingstown, and other nearby areas

  9. 1889 Map of Providence
    1889 Map of Providence
    1889 Providence
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers Rhode Island, including Providence, Warwick, and other nearby areas

  10. 1889 Map of Blackstone
    1889 Map of Blackstone
    1889 Blackstone
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers Rhode Island, including Worcester, Woonsocket, and other nearby areas

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