Old Maps of Narragansett, Rhode Island

1. 1889 Map of Charlestown

   

   1889 Charlestown

   1889 Print · USGS

   Coastal Washington County in the late Victorian era is defined by salt ponds and a burgeoning rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Quonochontaug, Carolina, and Richmond Switch near landmarks like Indian Burying Hill.

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4. 1889 Map of Newport

   

   1889 Newport

   1889 Print · USGS

   Newport and the surrounding Narragansett Bay area are captured in the late 1880s, showcasing a landscape of coastal fortifications and maritime commerce. Local historians can trace the foundations of Narragansett Pier, the busy harbor at Fort Adams, and vanished landmarks like Watsons Pier.

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7. 1890 Map of Narragansett Bay

   

   1890 Narragansett Bay

   1890 Print · USGS

   Narragansett Bay's western shore comes to life in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape of rail-linked villages and coastal landmarks. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and transit hubs from Wickford Junction to the State Farm and the Bristol Ferry.

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10. 1892 Map of Narragansett Bay

    

    1892 Narragansett Bay

    1892 Print · USGS

    Narragansett Bay in the late nineteenth century reveals a coastline defined by maritime commerce and early rail connectivity. Genealogists can trace family roots in old village centers like Wickford, Apponaug, and Conimicut, or locate the State Prison near Natick.

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13. 1894 Map of Newport

    

    1894 Newport

    1894 Print · USGS

    Coastal Rhode Island was a hive of maritime activity and late-Victorian growth when this survey was conducted. Researchers can trace the legacy of Narragansett Bay through landmarks like Fort Adams, the Narragansett Pier R.R., and Beaver Tail Light.

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16. 1904 Map of Newport, 1912 Print

    

    1904 Newport

    1912 Print · USGS

    Coastal Rhode Island thrived at the dawn of the century, with its bustling harbors and strategic military outposts guarding the bay. Trace the early streets of Newport, the defenses at Fort Adams, and the waterfront at Narragansett Pier.

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19. 1919 Map of Charlestown

    

    1919 Charlestown

    1919 Print · USGS

    Coastal Rhode Island just after the Great War shows a landscape of rail-connected mill villages and sprawling salt ponds. Researchers can trace the legacy of the R.I. Agricultural College or locate landmarks like the King Philip Monument and Indian Burying Hill.

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22. 1919 Map of Narragansett Bay, 1921 Print

    

    1919 Narragansett Bay

    1921 Print · USGS

    The Rhode Island coast thrived as a hub of rail and maritime activity during the early twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Sea View Electric R.R. and locate old landmarks like the Portsmouth Coal Mines and State Farm.

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25. 1920 Map of Newport

    

    1920 Newport

    1920 Print · USGS

    Narragansett Bay at the end of the Great War reveals a landscape defined by coastal defense and maritime trade. Trace the lines of the Sea View R.R. Co. Electric R.R. or locate historic military sites like Fort Kearney and Fort Adams.

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28. 1921 Map of Charlestown

    

    1921 Charlestown

    1921 Print · USGS

    The Rhode Island coastline near Charlestown is shown in the early twentieth century before modern development altered the barrier beaches. Trace family history through the inland rail junctions and schools like R.I. Agricultural College and Wood River Junction.

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31. 1922 Map of Newport

    

    1922 Newport

    1922 Print · USGS

    The Rhode Island coast after the turn of the century shows a landscape of strategic forts and bustling seaside resorts. Trace the path of the Sea View R.R. Co. Electric or locate historic military sites like Fort Adams and Fort Kearney.

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34. 1931 Map of Newport

    

    1931 Newport

    1931 Print · USGS

    Coastal Rhode Island just after the Great War shows a landscape of strategic forts and bustling summer colonies. Genealogists and historians can trace the early Sea View R.R. through Narragansett Pier or locate family estates near Ochre Point.

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37. 1935 Map of Newport

    

    1935 Newport

    1935 Print · USGS

    Narragansett Bay's military and maritime character is on full display in the mid-1930s. Researchers can trace the Sea View R.R. Co. Electric R.R. or locate coastal fortifications like Fort Adams and Fort Kearney.

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40. 1942 Map of Newport

    

    1942 Newport

    1942 Print · USGS

    The Rhode Island coast appears here at a critical wartime moment, showing the heavy fortification of Narragansett Bay. Researchers can trace military sites like Fort Kearny, maritime landmarks like the Point Judith Life Saving Station, and old ferry routes.

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43. 1942 Map of Block Island, 1943 Print

    

    1942 Block Island

    1943 Print · USGS

    The coastal borderlands of Rhode Island and Connecticut are captured here during the wartime years, documenting a landscape defined by rail and sea. Researchers can trace the NY NH & H RR through historic mill villages or locate landmarks like the Silex Mine and Indian Burying Hill.

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46. 1942 Map of Kingston, 1953 Print

    

    1942 Kingston

    1953 Print · USGS

    Southern Rhode Island at the onset of the 1940s reveals a landscape of quiet academic towns, massive freshwater swamps, and busy salt-pond harbors. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near the Great Swamp Fight Site, St Francis Cem, and the old campus of Rhode Island State College.

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49. 1942 Map of Wickford, 1957 Print

    

    1942 Wickford

    1957 Print · USGS

    Wickford and the West Passage are captured here just as modern transit began to reshape the coastline. Genealogists can trace family names at Quidnessett Cem and Allenton Cem or locate homes near Wickford Junction and Hamilton.

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52. 1942 Map of Narragansett Pier, 1957 Print

    

    1942 Narragansett Pier

    1957 Print · USGS

    Coastal Rhode Island is captured here in the early 1940s, showing the intersection of resort life and maritime defense. Researchers can trace local landmarks from Narragansett Pier to the tactical grounds of Fort Nathaniel Green and Fort Phillip Kearney.

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55. 1943 Map of Providence

    

    1943 Providence

    1943 Print · USGS

    Narragansett Bay and the industrial Blackstone Valley appear here in the midst of the Second World War. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Lonsdale Station, the St Marys Reservoir, and the Rhode Island State Airport.

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58. 1944 Map of Kingston

    

    1944 Kingston

    1944 Print · USGS

    South Kingstown and the surrounding coastal villages are shown here during the early years of the Second World War. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks and early civic life at Rhode Island State College, the Matunuck Sch, and the Great Swamp Fight Site.

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61. 1944 Map of Narragansett Pier

    

    1944 Narragansett Pier

    1944 Print · USGS

    The Rhode Island shoreline during the mid-1940s is shown here in meticulous detail from Wakefield to the tip of Point Judith. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and coastal landmarks like Narragansett Ch, Bridgetown, and the long-established South Ferry.

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64. 1944 Map of Wickford

    

    1944 Wickford

    1944 Print · USGS

    Coastal Washington County is seen here during the mid-1940s, as the region’s maritime and rail networks were at their peak. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Wickford, Allenton, and Bridges Corner, or locate the historic Fort Greble on Dutch Island.

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67. 1947 Map of Providence, 1948 Print

    

    1947 Providence

    1948 Print · USGS

    Southern New England is captured in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by busy industrial ports and expanding military installations. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the N.Y. N.H. & H. RR or locate coastal defenses like Fort Adams and Quonset Point.

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70. 1948 Map of Providence, 1951 Print

    

    1948 Providence

    1951 Print · USGS

    Southern New England’s coastal reaches are captured here in the late 1940s, from the industrial heart of Providence to the tip of Provincetown. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Central Vermont Railway and locate active military sites such as Otis Air Force Base and Fort Rodman.

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73. 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.

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