1800s (19th Century) Maps of Newport County, Rhode Island

1. 1885 Map of Sakonnet

   

   1885 Sakonnet

   1885 Print · USGS

   The Rhode Island coast south of Little Compton and Middletown is captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing a shoreline defined by points and coastal ponds. Researchers can trace landforms and landmarks like Sakonnet Point, Woods Castle, and Sachuest Neck.

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4. 1888 Map of Fall River

   

   1888 Fall River

   1888 Print · USGS

   Coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island are captured here in the late nineteenth century as industry and agriculture thrived side-by-side. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early rail networks of the Old Colony Railroad or locate family homesteads near Tiverton Four Corners and Little Compton.

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7. 1888 Map of Sakonnet

   

   1888 Sakonnet

   1888 Print · USGS

   Coastal Rhode Island in the 1880s was defined by its weather-beaten points and maritime outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace the early topography of Little Compton and Middletown, from Sakonnet Point to Woods Castle.

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10. 1889 Map of Charlestown

    

    1889 Charlestown

    1889 Print · USGS

    Coastal Washington County in the late Victorian era is defined by salt ponds and a burgeoning rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Quonochontaug, Carolina, and Richmond Switch near landmarks like Indian Burying Hill.

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13. 1889 Map of Newport

    

    1889 Newport

    1889 Print · USGS

    Newport and the surrounding Narragansett Bay area are captured in the late 1880s, showcasing a landscape of coastal fortifications and maritime commerce. Local historians can trace the foundations of Narragansett Pier, the busy harbor at Fort Adams, and vanished landmarks like Watsons Pier.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 1893 Map of Sakonnet

    

    1893 Sakonnet

    1893 Print · USGS

    The Rhode Island coast in the late nineteenth century is documented here as a maritime landscape of rocky points and tidal ponds. Researchers can trace the early harbor works at Sakonnet Point or locate family landmarks like Woods Castle and Warren Point.

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25. 1893 Map of Fall River

    

    1893 Fall River

    1893 Print · USGS

    Coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island are captured here in the late nineteenth century as the textile industry and railroads reshaped the waterfront. Genealogists and local historians can trace early family holdings and hubs like Globe Village, Tiverton Four Corners, and the old Bordens Wharf.

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28. 1894 Map of Newport

    

    1894 Newport

    1894 Print · USGS

    Coastal Rhode Island was a hive of maritime activity and late-Victorian growth when this survey was conducted. Researchers can trace the legacy of Narragansett Bay through landmarks like Fort Adams, the Narragansett Pier R.R., and Beaver Tail Light.

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