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1950s Maps of Charlestown, Rhode Island

Explore 5 historic maps of Charlestown 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 Charlestown'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.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Charlestown's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Charlestown, RI maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Carolina
    1953 Map of Carolina
    1953 Carolina
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coastal Washington County villages and early transit corridors are captured here in the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at White Brook Cemetery or explore the rail hubs of Carolina Station and Wood River Junction.
    7 unique versions available
  4. 1953 Map of Quonochontaug
    1953 Map of Quonochontaug
    1953 Quonochontaug
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Rhode Island shoreline in the early fifties shows a coastal landscape shaped by military aviation and growing seasonal tourism. Genealogists and local historians can trace the mid-century footprints of Shelter Harbor, the U S Naval Auxiliary Air Station, and the Drive-In Theater.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 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.
  10. 1957 Map of Kingston, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Kingston, 1959 Print
    1957 Kingston
    1959 Print · USGS
    South Kingstown and the Atlantic coast appear here during a period of mid-century growth and conservation. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the University of Rhode Island, the historic Great Swamp Fight Site, and coastal settlements like Snug Harbor.
    10 unique versions available
  13. 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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