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1930s Maps of Rhode Island

Explore 9 historic maps of Rhode Island from the 1930s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1930s — 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 1930s, 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 1930s, 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 Rhode Island's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.

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  1. 1931 Map of Newport
    1931 Map of Newport
    1931 Newport
    1931 Print · USGS
    Coastal Rhode Island just after the Great War shows a landscape of strategic forts and bustling summer colonies. Genealogists and historians can trace the early Sea View R.R. through Narragansett Pier or locate family estates near Ochre Point.
  4. 1935 Map of Newport
    1935 Map of Newport
    1935 Newport
    1935 Print · USGS
    Narragansett Bay's military and maritime character is on full display in the mid-1930s. Researchers can trace the Sea View R.R. Co. Electric R.R. or locate coastal fortifications like Fort Adams and Fort Kearney.
  7. 1935 Map of Providence, 1958 Print
    1935 Map of Providence, 1958 Print
    1935 Providence
    1958 Print · USGS
    Providence and its industrial periphery are shown in detail during the mid-1930s, capturing the city's dense urban fabric and riverside mill settlements. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like the Dexter Asylum, St Anns Cemetery, and the State Home for Children.
  10. 1938 Map of Pawtucket, 1941 Print
    1938 Map of Pawtucket, 1941 Print
    1938 Pawtucket
    1941 Print · USGS
    Industrial Rhode Island at the end of the Depression era is defined here by the river towns of the Blackstone Valley. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites, including Polish Cem and Clarks Cem, or trace early industrial landmarks like Arnolds Mills.
  13. 1939 Map of Providence
    1939 Map of Providence
    1939 Providence
    1939 Print · USGS
    The Rhode Island capital appears in full detail during the 1930s, showing a landscape defined by urban density and river-driven industry. Researchers can trace historic family plots in the North Burial Ground or locate vanished neighborhoods near Olneyville and Pawtuxet.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1939 Map of Franklin, 1942 Print
    1939 Map of Franklin, 1942 Print
    1939 Franklin
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts and Rhode Island borderlands are captured here just before the war, showing the industrial nodes of Franklin and Woonsocket. Genealogists can trace family roots at Ballow Meetinghouse, St Marys Cem, and the old campus of Dean Academy.
  19. 1939 Map of Bristol, 1953 Print
    1939 Map of Bristol, 1953 Print
    1939 Bristol
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coastal Rhode Island just before the war shows a landscape of busy maritime towns and expanding shorefront neighborhoods. Trace the foundations of the community through the Soldiers Home, Juniper Hill Cem, and the New Haven and Hartford RR line.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1939 Map of Prudence Island, 1953 Print
    1939 Map of Prudence Island, 1953 Print
    1939 Prudence Island
    1953 Print · USGS
    Narragansett Bay's island and coastal communities are shown here just before the mid-century, from the heights of Quaker Hill to the shores of Prudence Island. Trace early local landmarks like the Middletown Cem, St Marys Ch, and the grounds of Miantonomi Memorial Park.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1939 Map of Newport, 1957 Print
    1939 Map of Newport, 1957 Print
    1939 Newport
    1957 Print · USGS
    Newport and its neighboring islands are shown here in the late 1930s, documenting a premier maritime and military center. Genealogists and historians can trace the town's footprint through its early schools like De La Salle Academy and coastal landmarks like Ida Lewis Rock.
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