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

Explore 5 historic maps of Johnston from the 1800s (19th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1800s — 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 Johnston's landscape evolved across the 1800s, 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 1800s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Johnston's history through authentic maps from the 1800s. This is your window into the past.

Johnston, RI maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Providence
    1887 Map of Providence
    1887 Providence
    1887 Print · USGS
    Providence 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.
  4. 1889 Map of Providence
    1889 Map of Providence
    1889 Providence
    1889 Print · USGS
    Providence 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.
  7. 1889 Map of Burrillville
    1889 Map of Burrillville
    1889 Burrillville
    1889 Print · USGS
    Northwest Rhode Island at the peak of the industrial era shows a landscape of busy mill villages and vital rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local industry and transport at Harrisville, Tarkiln Station, and Slatersville.
  10. 1894 Map of Burrillville
    1894 Map of Burrillville
    1894 Burrillville
    1894 Print · USGS
    Northwest Rhode Island at the peak of the water-powered textile era reveals a dense network of mill villages and reservoirs. Researchers can trace the path of the Providence and Springfield R. R. and locate family landmarks from Chepachet to Slatersville.
    6 unique versions available
  13. 1894 Map of Providence
    1894 Map of Providence
    1894 Providence
    1894 Print · USGS
    The 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
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