1890s Maps of Rhode Island
Explore 17 historic maps of Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island's landscape evolved across the 1890s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.
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Start exploring Rhode Island's history through authentic maps from the 1890s. This is your window into the past.
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(17)- 1890 Map of Narragansett Bay
1890 Narragansett Bay1890 Print · USGSNarragansett 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. - 1890 Map of Kent
1890 Kent1890 Print · USGSRhode Island's industrial heartland is in full swing during the late nineteenth century, dominated by mill towns and busy rail lines. Trace the development of Phenix, Coventry Center, and Arctic along the Pawtuxet River and the expanding New York and New England Railroad. - 1892 Map of Webster
1892 Webster1892 Print · USGSWorcester County mill towns and rail junctions thrive in the 1890s as industrial centers along the French River. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Webster and Oxford, including vanished clusters like Merino Village and Chaseville.9 unique versions available - 1892 Map of Narragansett Bay
1892 Narragansett Bay1892 Print · USGSNarragansett 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 - 1893 Map of Franklin
1893 Franklin1893 Print · USGSEastern Massachusetts at the close of the nineteenth century was a landscape of busy rail junctions and riverside mill towns. Researchers can trace the era's industrial footprint through sites like City Mills, Medfield Junc., and the isolated Burnt Swamp Corner.8 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Putnam
1893 Putnam1893 Print · USGSNortheastern Connecticut and the Rhode Island borderlands are documented here in the 1890s as the rail-and-river economy reached its peak. Researchers can trace historic mill villages like Ballouville, follow the New York and New England Railroad, or locate family sites near Danielsonville.8 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Moosup
1893 Moosup1893 Print · USGSEastern Connecticut and western Rhode Island meet here in the late nineteenth century at a peak of rail-driven industry. Genealogists can trace family footprints through historic hubs like Jewett City, Hopkins Hollow, and the mills surrounding Pachaug Pond.7 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Sakonnet
1893 Sakonnet1893 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1893 Map of Blackstone
1893 Blackstone1893 Print · USGSThe Blackstone River valley at the height of its industrial era reveals a landscape of vital mill towns and complex rail networks. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Whitinsville, Uxbridge, and Millville alongside landmarks like Purgatory Chasm.2 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Stonington
1893 Stonington1893 Print · USGSThe coastal borderlands of Connecticut and Rhode Island are captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by maritime trade and river power. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Ayer Hill and Pequot Hill or locate industrial sites such as the Silex Mine.10 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Fall River
1893 Fall River1893 Print · USGSCoastal 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 - 1894 Map of Burrillville
1894 Burrillville1894 Print · USGSNorthwest Rhode Island at the peak of the water-powered textile era reveals a dense network of mill villages and reservoirs. Researchers can trace the path of the Providence and Springfield R. R. and locate family landmarks from Chepachet to Slatersville.6 unique versions available - 1894 Map of Block Island
1894 Block Island1894 Print · USGSNew Shoreham's isolated maritime landscape comes alive in this late nineteenth-century survey of the Atlantic's crossroads. Genealogists and historians can locate early coastal infrastructure at the Block Island N.L.H. and the vanished footpaths near New Shoreham Center. - 1894 Map of Kent
1894 Kent1894 Print · USGSCentral Rhode Island’s mill towns and rural uplands are shown here at the height of the Victorian era. Researchers can trace the path of the Valley Railroad through industrial hubs like Phenix or locate small settlements like Noose Neck and Usquepaug.7 unique versions available - 1894 Map of Providence
1894 Providence1894 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1894 Map of Newport
1894 Newport1894 Print · USGSCoastal Rhode Island was a hive of maritime activity and late-Victorian growth when this survey was conducted. Researchers can trace the legacy of Narragansett Bay through landmarks like Fort Adams, the Narragansett Pier R.R., and Beaver Tail Light.3 unique versions available - 1899 Map of Block Island
1899 Block Island1899 Print · USGSRhode Island's offshore gem is captured at the close of the nineteenth century, showing the town of New Shoreham and its critical maritime infrastructure. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace the positions of the Block Island N.L.H., Beacon Hill, and Great Salt Pond.5 unique versions available
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