1970s Maps of Rhode Island

Explore 12 historic maps of Rhode Island from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 1970s, 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 1970s, 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 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Rhode Island maps

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  1. 1971 Map of East Providence, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of East Providence, 1973 Print
    1971 East Providence
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Rhode Island, including Providence, Pawtucket, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1975 Map of Bristol, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Bristol, 1981 Print
    1975 Bristol
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers Rhode Island, including Warwick, East Providence, and other nearby areas

  3. 1975 Map of Uxbridge, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Uxbridge, 1981 Print
    1975 Uxbridge
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers Rhode Island, including Northbridge, Burrillville, and other nearby areas

  4. 1975 Map of Oxford, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Oxford, 1981 Print
    1975 Oxford
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers Rhode Island, including Webster, Burrillville, and other nearby areas

  5. 1975 Map of North Scituate, 1988 Print
    1975 Map of North Scituate, 1988 Print
    1975 North Scituate
    1988 Print · USGS
    Covers Rhode Island, including Cranston, Johnston, and other nearby areas

  6. 1977 Map of Westport, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Westport, 1979 Print
    1977 Westport
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Rhode Island, including Dartmouth, Westport, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1977 Map of Attleboro, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Attleboro, 1981 Print
    1977 Attleboro
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers Rhode Island, including Pawtucket, Attleboro, and other nearby areas

  8. 1977 Map of Fall River, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Fall River, 1981 Print
    1977 Fall River
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers Rhode Island, including Fall River, Bristol, and other nearby areas

  9. 1977 Map of Blackstone, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Blackstone, 1981 Print
    1977 Blackstone
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers Rhode Island, including Woonsocket, Milford, and other nearby areas

  10. 1977 Map of East Providence, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of East Providence, 1981 Print
    1977 East Providence
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers Rhode Island, including Providence, Pawtucket, and other nearby areas

  11. 1977 Map of Franklin, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Franklin, 1981 Print
    1977 Franklin
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers Rhode Island, including Woonsocket, Cumberland, and other nearby areas

  12. 1979 Map of Providence
    1979 Map of Providence
    1979 Providence
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Rhode Island, including Providence, Warwick, and other nearby areas

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