1950s Maps of Newport, Rhode Island

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


Newport, RI maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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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