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1950s Maps of Little Compton, Rhode Island

Explore 4 historic maps of Little Compton 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 Little Compton'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 Little Compton's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Little Compton, 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
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  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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