Old Maps of East Providence, Rhode Island for Genealogy
Trace your family roots with 43 historic maps of East Providence. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.
- Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
- Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
- Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.
These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to East Providence's past.
East Providence, RI maps
(43)- 1887 Map of Providence
1887 Providence1887 Print · USGSProvidence and its surrounding mill towns are captured here at the height of the industrial era. Trace the rail-and-river infrastructure of the Blackstone River through Lorraine Mills, Saylesville, and the Cranston Print Works. - 1889 Map of Providence
1889 Providence1889 Print · USGSProvidence and its industrial corridors thrive at the close of the nineteenth century as a massive rail-and-water network takes shape. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local industry at the Sayles Bleachery or locate long-standing institutions like Friends School and Dexter Asylum. - 1890 Map of Narragansett Bay
1890 Narragansett Bay1890 Print · USGSNarragansett 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. - 1892 Map of Narragansett Bay
1892 Narragansett Bay1892 Print · USGSNarragansett 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 - 1894 Map of Providence
1894 Providence1894 Print · USGSThe industrial corridor from Providence to Pawtucket thrives in the 1890s as a hub of rail and river commerce. Genealogists can trace early neighborhood lines and locate vanished institutions like the Dexter Asylum, Sayles Bleachery, and the Butler Hospital.10 unique versions available - 1919 Map of Narragansett Bay, 1921 Print
1919 Narragansett Bay1921 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1921 Map of Providence
1921 Providence1921 Print · USGSProvidence and its industrial satellites are captured here at the height of the rail-and-mill era. Genealogists and historians can trace old neighborhoods and worksites like Sayles Bleachery, the Dexter Asylum, and Lonsdale Station. - 1935 Map of Providence, 1958 Print
1935 Providence1958 Print · USGSProvidence and its industrial periphery are shown in detail during the mid-1930s, capturing the city's dense urban fabric and riverside mill settlements. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like the Dexter Asylum, St Anns Cemetery, and the State Home for Children. - 1939 Map of Providence
1939 Providence1939 Print · USGSThe Rhode Island capital appears in full detail during the 1930s, showing a landscape defined by urban density and river-driven industry. Researchers can trace historic family plots in the North Burial Ground or locate vanished neighborhoods near Olneyville and Pawtuxet.3 unique versions available - 1939 Map of Bristol, 1953 Print
1939 Bristol1953 Print · USGSCoastal Rhode Island just before the war shows a landscape of busy maritime towns and expanding shorefront neighborhoods. Trace the foundations of the community through the Soldiers Home, Juniper Hill Cem, and the New Haven and Hartford RR line.2 unique versions available - 1941 Map of East Providence
1941 East Providence1941 Print · USGSThe Rhode Island and Massachusetts borderlands show a unique mix of urban growth and coastal tradition in the late 1930s. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Newman Ave Sch, Hurst Cemetery, and the Narragansett Race Track.3 unique versions available - 1943 Map of Providence
1943 Providence1943 Print · USGSNarragansett 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. - 1943 Map of Bristol
1943 Bristol1943 Print · USGSNarragansett Bay and the Bristol peninsula appear here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by maritime commerce and rail travel. Trace the former route of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad or locate the Soldiers Home and historic Juniper Hill Cem.2 unique versions available - 1947 Map of Providence, 1948 Print
1947 Providence1948 Print · USGSSouthern 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 - 1948 Map of Providence, 1951 Print
1948 Providence1951 Print · USGSSouthern 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. - 1949 Map of East Providence, 1957 Print
1949 East Providence1957 Print · USGSCoastal life and urban expansion meet at the Rhode Island border during the late 1940s. Local researchers can locate landmarks like the Narragansett Race Track, the Pomham Rock LH, and numerous family burial grounds including Little Neck Cemetery.2 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Bristol
1955 Bristol1955 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1957 Map of Providence
1957 Providence1957 Print · USGSCoastal 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. - 1957 Map of Providence, 1959 Print
1957 Providence1959 Print · USGSThe industrial heart of Rhode Island is captured here in the late fifties, showing the dense urban corridors of the Blackstone and Woonasquatucket rivers. Genealogists can locate family sites among dozens of landmarks like St Francis Cemetery, the Graphite Mine, and Roger Williams Park.4 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Providence
1958 Providence1958 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1963 Map of Providence
1963 Providence1963 Print · USGSSouthern 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. - 1971 Map of East Providence, 1973 Print
1971 East Providence1973 Print · USGSThe Rhode Island and Massachusetts borderlands come alive in the early seventies, showing a mix of coastal industry and suburban sprawl. Genealogists can trace family names at Gate of Heaven Cem and explore landmarks like McCoy Stadium or Crescent Amusement Park.4 unique versions available - 1975 Map of Bristol, 1981 Print
1975 Bristol1981 Print · USGSNarragansett Bay and its surrounding coastal communities are captured in this mid-seventies aerial study. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century footprints of Bristol, Warren, and the northern reaches of Prudence Island. - 1977 Map of East Providence, 1981 Print
1977 East Providence1981 Print · USGSThe Rhode Island and Massachusetts borderlands appear in high detail during the late seventies, showing the transition from urban centers to rural townships. Trace property patterns and water routes like the Ten Mile River near East Providence and Seekonk. - 1979 Map of Providence
1979 Providence1979 Print · USGSRhode Island's urban heart and the Blackstone Valley are shown in detail during the late seventies, as modern interstates began to redefine the historic landscape. Genealogists and researchers can trace lineage through the North Burial Ground, the Lippitt Estate, or landmarks like the Sabin Pt Lighthouse.
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