1950s Maps of Westerly, Rhode Island

Explore 7 historic maps of Westerly 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 Westerly'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.
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Start exploring Westerly's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Westerly, 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

  2. 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

  3. 1953 Map of Watch Hill, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Watch Hill, 1954 Print
    1953 Watch Hill
    1954 Print · USGS
    Coastal life and industrial heritage meet at the state line in the early fifties, where the river divides two states. Trace the maritime history of the sound through the Watch Hill Lighthouse, the residential growth of Westerly, and local landmarks like River Bend Cem.
    7 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Ashaway, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Ashaway, 1955 Print
    1953 Ashaway
    1955 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Connecticut and Rhode Island are captured here in the mid-1950s, centered on the river-powered mill towns of the Pawcatuck Valley. Researchers can trace historic industrial sites and neighborhood roots in Westerly, Ashaway, and the riverside hamlet of Potter Hill.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 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.

  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.

  7. 1958 Map of Mystic, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Mystic, 1959 Print
    1958 Mystic
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut coast flourished as a maritime and rail hub during the late fifties, centered on the historic ship-building villages of the Mystic River. Genealogists can trace family plots at Elm Grove Cemetery and Evergreen Cemetery, while historians can locate the Coast Guard Sta and old Butler School.
    3 unique versions available

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