1940s Maps of Bristol County, Rhode Island

Explore 8 historic maps of Bristol County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Bristol County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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 Bristol County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Bristol County, RI maps

(8)
  1. 1941 Map of East Providence
    1941 Map of East Providence
    1941 East Providence
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol County, including Providence, Pawtucket, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1943 Map of Providence
    1943 Map of Providence
    1943 Providence
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol County, including Providence, Fall River, and other nearby areas

  3. 1943 Map of Bristol
    1943 Map of Bristol
    1943 Bristol
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol County, including Warwick, East Providence, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1944 Map of Fall River
    1944 Map of Fall River
    1944 Fall River
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol County, including Fall River, Bristol, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1947 Map of Providence, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Providence, 1948 Print
    1947 Providence
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol County, including Providence, New Bedford, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1948 Map of Providence, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Providence, 1951 Print
    1948 Providence
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol County, including Providence, New Bedford, and other nearby areas

  7. 1949 Map of Fall River, 1957 Print
    1949 Map of Fall River, 1957 Print
    1949 Fall River
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol County, including Fall River, Bristol, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1949 Map of East Providence, 1957 Print
    1949 Map of East Providence, 1957 Print
    1949 East Providence
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Bristol County, including Providence, Pawtucket, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

End of results
Showing maps 1-8 of 8

Top cities of Bristol County


Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Bristol County?
  • What is the oldest map of Bristol County?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Bristol County for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Bristol County?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Bristol County?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Bristol County?
  • Where are historical maps of Bristol County sourced from?