Old Maps of Providence, Rhode Island for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 21 historic maps of Providence. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Providence.


Providence, RI maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Providence
    1887 Map of Providence
    1887 Providence
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Providence, including Warwick, Cranston, and other nearby areas

  2. 1889 Map of Providence
    1889 Map of Providence
    1889 Providence
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers Providence, including Warwick, Cranston, and other nearby areas

  3. 1894 Map of Providence
    1894 Map of Providence
    1894 Providence
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Providence, including Warwick, Cranston, and other nearby areas
    10 unique versions available

  4. 1921 Map of Providence
    1921 Map of Providence
    1921 Providence
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers Providence, including Warwick, Cranston, and other nearby areas

  5. 1935 Map of Providence, 1958 Print
    1935 Map of Providence, 1958 Print
    1935 Providence
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Providence, including Warwick, Cranston, and other nearby areas

  6. 1939 Map of Providence
    1939 Map of Providence
    1939 Providence
    1939 Print · USGS
    Covers Providence, including Warwick, Cranston, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1941 Map of East Providence
    1941 Map of East Providence
    1941 East Providence
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Providence, including Pawtucket, East Providence, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1943 Map of Providence
    1943 Map of Providence
    1943 Providence
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Providence, including Fall River, Warwick, and other nearby areas

  9. 1947 Map of Providence, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Providence, 1948 Print
    1947 Providence
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Providence, including New Bedford, Fall River, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1948 Map of Providence, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Providence, 1951 Print
    1948 Providence
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Providence, including New Bedford, Fall River, and other nearby areas

  11. 1949 Map of East Providence, 1957 Print
    1949 Map of East Providence, 1957 Print
    1949 East Providence
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Providence, including Pawtucket, East Providence, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1957 Map of Providence
    1957 Map of Providence
    1957 Providence
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Providence, including New Bedford, Fall River, and other nearby areas

  13. 1957 Map of Providence, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Providence, 1959 Print
    1957 Providence
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Providence, including Warwick, Cranston, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  14. 1958 Map of Providence
    1958 Map of Providence
    1958 Providence
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Providence, including New Bedford, Fall River, and other nearby areas

  15. 1963 Map of Providence
    1963 Map of Providence
    1963 Providence
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers Providence, including New Bedford, Fall River, and other nearby areas

  16. 1971 Map of East Providence, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of East Providence, 1973 Print
    1971 East Providence
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Providence, including Pawtucket, East Providence, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  17. 1977 Map of East Providence, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of East Providence, 1981 Print
    1977 East Providence
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers Providence, including Pawtucket, East Providence, and other nearby areas

  18. 1979 Map of Providence
    1979 Map of Providence
    1979 Providence
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Providence, including Warwick, Cranston, and other nearby areas

  19. 1984 Map of Providence, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Providence, 1985 Print
    1984 Providence
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Providence, including Fall River, Warwick, and other nearby areas

  20. 1987 Map of Providence
    1987 Map of Providence
    1987 Providence
    1987 Print · USGS
    Covers Providence, including Warwick, Cranston, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1996 Map of Providence, 2000 Print
    1996 Map of Providence, 2000 Print
    1996 Providence
    2000 Print · USGS
    Covers Providence, including Warwick, Cranston, and other nearby areas

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