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1950s Maps of Scituate, Rhode Island

Explore 8 historic maps of Scituate 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 Scituate'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 Scituate's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Scituate, RI maps

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  1. 1950 Map of North Scituate
    1950 Map of North Scituate
    1950 North Scituate
    1950 Print · USGS
    The upland hills of Providence County appear here in the post-war era, as the massive Scituate Reservoir reshapes the local landscape. Researchers can trace ancestral locations near North Scituate, Smithville Cem, and old schools like Brown Ave Sch.
  4. 1950 Map of Coventry
    1950 Map of Coventry
    1950 Coventry
    1950 Print · USGS
    Western Rhode Island at mid-century reveals a landscape of isolated farmsteads and vital rail connections centered on the town of Coventry. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Bowen Hill or locate rural landmarks such as Mt Vernon Ch and Summit Sch.
  7. 1955 Map of Crompton, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Crompton, 1957 Print
    1955 Crompton
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Rhode Island mill towns and evolving rural landscapes define this survey of the Kent County corridor. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of West Warwick villages or locate family sites near Mishnock Swamp and Greenwood Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1955 Map of Coventry Center, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Coventry Center, 1957 Print
    1955 Coventry Center
    1957 Print · USGS
    Western Rhode Island's rural landscape is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a region defined by river reservoirs and small rail-stop villages. Researchers can trace family-named hills and old landmarks like Mt Vernon Ch, Kitts Corner, and the Jackson Quarry.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1955 Map of Clayville, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Clayville, 1957 Print
    1955 Clayville
    1957 Print · USGS
    Providence County in the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of sprawling reservoirs and quiet rural crossroads. Researchers can trace the layout of Foster Center and South Foster, locating the Paine Sch, Wilder Cem, and the prominent Chopmist Hill tower.
    5 unique versions available
  16. 1955 Map of North Scituate, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of North Scituate, 1958 Print
    1955 North Scituate
    1958 Print · USGS
    Providence County in the mid-fifties shows a landscape transformed by large-scale water projects while maintaining its historic village identities. Genealogists can trace family roots at Glenford Cem or visit civic landmarks like the Scituate Town House and Waterman Industrial School.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 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.
  22. 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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