1950s Maps of North Smithfield, Rhode Island

Explore 6 historic maps of North Smithfield 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 North Smithfield'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.
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Start exploring North Smithfield's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


North Smithfield, RI maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Blackstone, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Blackstone, 1954 Print
    1953 Blackstone
    1954 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor between Mendon and Woonsocket comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Blackstone River valley. Local historians can trace the paths of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad through family landmarks like the Chestnut Hill Meeting House and Draper Airfield.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Georgiaville, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Georgiaville, 1956 Print
    1954 Georgiaville
    1956 Print · USGS
    Northern Rhode Island in the mid-fifties is captured here during a period of industrial activity along the Woonasquatucket. Trace family history through Union Cem and The Shrine, or locate old rail stops at Tarkiln and Primrose.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Boston, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Boston, 1967 Print
    1956 Boston
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts coastline and industrial interior are seen here during the mid-century peak of suburban and highway expansion. Researchers can trace historic harbor defenses like Fort Revere, local landmarks such as Faneuil Hall, and the vast Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.
    6 unique versions available

  4. 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.

  5. 1958 Map of Boston
    1958 Map of Boston
    1958 Boston
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire are shown at the height of the industrial era, before the full expansion of the interstate system. Trace coastal defenses at Fort Warren, historic rail lines like the Boston and Maine, and the development of the Mass. 128 corridor.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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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