Old Maps of West Warwick, Rhode Island for Academic Research

Study the evolution of West Warwick with 30 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how West Warwick has changed over the decades.


West Warwick, RI maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Narragansett Bay
    1890 Map of Narragansett Bay
    1890 Narragansett Bay
    1890 Print · USGS
    Narragansett 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.

  2. 1890 Map of Kent
    1890 Map of Kent
    1890 Kent
    1890 Print · USGS
    Rhode 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.

  3. 1892 Map of Narragansett Bay
    1892 Map of Narragansett Bay
    1892 Narragansett Bay
    1892 Print · USGS
    Narragansett 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

  4. 1894 Map of Kent
    1894 Map of Kent
    1894 Kent
    1894 Print · USGS
    Central 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

  5. 1919 Map of Narragansett Bay, 1921 Print
    1919 Map of Narragansett Bay, 1921 Print
    1919 Narragansett Bay
    1921 Print · USGS
    The Rhode Island coast thrived as a hub of rail and maritime activity during the early twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Sea View Electric R.R. and locate old landmarks like the Portsmouth Coal Mines and State Farm.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1942 Map of East Greenwich, 1958 Print
    1942 Map of East Greenwich, 1958 Print
    1942 East Greenwich
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Rhode Island coast south of Cranston was a hub of institutional life and maritime activity in the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Apponaug, the grounds of the State Farm, or locate the St Marys Ch and Oakland Beach Sch.

  7. 1943 Map of Providence
    1943 Map of Providence
    1943 Providence
    1943 Print · USGS
    Narragansett Bay and the industrial Blackstone Valley appear here in the midst of the Second World War. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Lonsdale Station, the St Marys Reservoir, and the Rhode Island State Airport.

  8. 1943 Map of Crompton
    1943 Map of Crompton
    1943 Crompton
    1943 Print · USGS
    Central Rhode Island during the early 1940s reveals a dense landscape of river-powered industrial villages and expanding reservoirs. Trace the rail-and-river network through Phenix, locate local family sites near Mishnock Swamp, or find old schools like Read Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1943 Map of Putnam, 1944 Print
    1943 Map of Putnam, 1944 Print
    1943 Putnam
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut and Rhode Island borderlands are captured here during the wartime era, showing a landscape defined by textile river towns and sprawling state forests. Trace the industrial rail corridor of the New York New Haven and Hartford through Putnam, Danielson, and Moosup.

  10. 1944 Map of East Greenwich
    1944 Map of East Greenwich
    1944 East Greenwich
    1944 Print · USGS
    Rhode Island's western bay coast is shown here during the mid-forties, capturing the peak of its rail-connected industrial and institutional era. Genealogists can locate family landmarks from Oakland Beach to Apponaug, including the State Reform School and Hoxsie Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1947 Map of Providence, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Providence, 1948 Print
    1947 Providence
    1948 Print · USGS
    Southern New England is captured in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by busy industrial ports and expanding military installations. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the N.Y. N.H. & H. RR or locate coastal defenses like Fort Adams and Quonset Point.
    5 unique versions available

  12. 1948 Map of Providence, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Providence, 1951 Print
    1948 Providence
    1951 Print · USGS
    Southern New England’s coastal reaches are captured here in the late 1940s, from the industrial heart of Providence to the tip of Provincetown. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Central Vermont Railway and locate active military sites such as Otis Air Force Base and Fort Rodman.

  13. 1955 Map of Crompton, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Crompton, 1957 Print
    1955 Crompton
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Rhode Island mill towns and evolving rural landscapes define this survey of the Kent County corridor. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of West Warwick villages or locate family sites near Mishnock Swamp and Greenwood Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1957 Map of Providence
    1957 Map of Providence
    1957 Providence
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal New England at the height of the mid-century era shows a landscape shaped by maritime industry and Cold War defense. Genealogists and historians can trace the reach of the New York, New Haven & Hartford RR and locate legacy sites like Fort Adams and Quonset Point Naval Air Station.

  15. 1957 Map of East Greenwich, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of East Greenwich, 1959 Print
    1957 East Greenwich
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Rhode Island coast south of Providence enters a period of post-war growth in the late fifties, blending historic maritime villages with new aviation and institutional centers. Trace family roots at St Patricks Cem or explore the mid-century layout of Theodore Francis Green State Airport and Goddard State Park.
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1958 Map of Providence
    1958 Map of Providence
    1958 Providence
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Rhode Island and Massachusetts coastlines are shown in detail during the late 1950s, from the urban cores to the tips of the islands. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprint of Quonset Point Naval Air Station, the defense works at Fort Adams, and the rail network of the New York, New Haven and Hartford RR.

  17. 1963 Map of Providence
    1963 Map of Providence
    1963 Providence
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southern New England's coastal and industrial heartland is captured here in the early sixties, from the Rhode Island mainland to the far reaches of the Cape. Researchers can trace mid-century growth in Providence or locate landmarks on Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket Island.

  18. 1984 Map of Providence, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Providence, 1985 Print
    1984 Providence
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Rhode Island coast and its industrial heartlands are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing the density of the Providence metro area. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Providence & Worcester RR and explore the maritime layout of Narragansett Bay and Newport.

  19. 1995 Map of Crompton, 1998 Print
    1995 Map of Crompton, 1998 Print
    1995 Crompton
    1998 Print · USGS
    Kent County at the end of the twentieth century shows a dense network of mill towns concentrated along the river forks. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through the Notre Dame Cem or locate former industrial hubs like Arkwright and Crompton.

  20. 1996 Map of East Greenwich, 2000 Print
    1996 Map of East Greenwich, 2000 Print
    1996 East Greenwich
    2000 Print · USGS
    The mid-century coastal developments of Kent County are shown in detail as the suburbs of Warwick and East Greenwich expand. Genealogists can locate family sites near St Pauls Ch, All Saints Cem, and the historic neighborhoods of Pontiac.

  21. 2012 Map of Crompton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Crompton, 2012 Print
    2012 Crompton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers West Warwick, including Warwick, Cranston, and other nearby areas

  22. 2012 Map of East Greenwich, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of East Greenwich, 2012 Print
    2012 East Greenwich
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers West Warwick, including Warwick, Cranston, and other nearby areas

  23. 2015 Map of Crompton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Crompton, 2015 Print
    2015 Crompton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers West Warwick, including Warwick, Cranston, and other nearby areas

  24. 2015 Map of East Greenwich, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of East Greenwich, 2015 Print
    2015 East Greenwich
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers West Warwick, including Warwick, Cranston, and other nearby areas

  25. 2018 Map of East Greenwich, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of East Greenwich, 2018 Print
    2018 East Greenwich
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers West Warwick, including Warwick, Cranston, and other nearby areas

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