1890s Maps of Kent County, Rhode Island
Explore 6 historic maps of Kent County 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 Kent County's landscape evolved across the 1890s, 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 1890s, 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 Kent County's history through authentic maps from the 1890s. This is your window into the past.
Kent County, RI maps
(6)- 1890 Map of Narragansett Bay1890 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 Kent1890 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 Narragansett Bay1892 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 Moosup1893 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
- 1894 Map of Kent1894 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 Providence1894 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
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