1950s Maps of Newport County, Rhode Island

Explore 10 historic maps of Newport County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Newport County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 Newport County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Newport County, RI maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Westport
    1951 Map of Westport
    1951 Westport
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Westport area in the early fifties reveals a classic New England coastal economy centered on the forks of the river and the barrier sounds. Genealogists can trace family homesteads at Slades Corner and Russells Mills or find ancestors at Beech Grove Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Bristol
    1955 Map of Bristol
    1955 Bristol
    1955 Print · USGS
    The coastal towns of Bristol and Barrington are captured in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by the New Haven Railroad and the surrounding bays. Genealogists and local historians can locate early cemeteries like South Burial Grounds and institutions such as St Columbans Seminary.
    7 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Sakonnet Point, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Sakonnet Point, 1956 Print
    1955 Sakonnet Point
    1956 Print · USGS
    The coastal reaches of Little Compton and the Sakonnet River are captured here in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace maritime landmarks and early summer colonies from Sakonnet Light to the grounds of the Sakonnet Golf Course.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Prudence Island, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Prudence Island, 1958 Print
    1955 Prudence Island
    1958 Print · USGS
    Narragansett Bay at mid-century reveals a landscape of naval installations and quiet island communities. Trace local family history through landmarks like the Prudence Sch, St Columbas Cemetery, and the Howland Sch across the islands.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 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.

  6. 1957 Map of Narragansett Pier, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Narragansett Pier, 1959 Print
    1957 Narragansett Pier
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal Rhode Island in the late fifties is defined by its mix of historic shorefront villages and strategic coastal defense sites. Researchers can trace the development of Narragansett Pier, the grounds of Fort Burnside, and landmarks like McSparran Hill.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1957 Map of Wickford, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Wickford, 1959 Print
    1957 Wickford
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Narragansett Bay shoreline in the late fifties shows a landscape of massive naval installations and quiet historic villages. Researchers can find coastal landmarks like the Plum Beach Lighthouse, family burial sites such as Ayrault Cem, and the path of the New York New Haven and Hartford RR.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1957 Map of Newport, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Newport, 1959 Print
    1957 Newport
    1959 Print · USGS
    Newport and Jamestown are captured in high detail in the late fifties, showcasing the density of Aquidneck Island’s estates and naval facilities. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites like Common Ground Cem, explore the grounds of The Breakers, and locate the various schools and academies of the era.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 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.

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