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Historical Maps of Bristol County, Rhode Island

What stories do these 164 old maps tell about Bristol County's past? From 1885 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Bristol County's history through maps:

  • Trace Bristol County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into Bristol County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

Bristol County, RI maps

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  1. 1885 Map of Sakonnet
    1885 Map of Sakonnet
    1885 Sakonnet
    1885 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Bristol County, including Newport County, Massachusetts, and others.
  2. 1887 Map of Franklin
    1887 Map of Franklin
    1887 Franklin
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Bristol County, including Norfolk County, Rhode Island, and others.
  3. 1887 Map of Providence
    1887 Map of Providence
    1887 Providence
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Bristol County, including Providence, Massachusetts, and others.
  4. 1888 Map of Fall River
    1888 Map of Fall River
    1888 Fall River
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Bristol County, including Fall River, Rhode Island, and others.
  5. 1888 Map of Sakonnet
    1888 Map of Sakonnet
    1888 Sakonnet
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Bristol County, including Newport County, Massachusetts, and others.
  6. 1889 Map of Franklin
    1889 Map of Franklin
    1889 Franklin
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Bristol County, including Norfolk County, Rhode Island, and others.
  7. 1889 Map of Providence
    1889 Map of Providence
    1889 Providence
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Bristol County, including Providence, Massachusetts, and others.
  8. 1890 Map of Narragansett Bay
    1890 Map of Narragansett Bay
    1890 Narragansett Bay
    1890 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Bristol County, including Newport County, Massachusetts, and others.
  9. 1892 Map of Narragansett Bay
    1892 Map of Narragansett Bay
    1892 Narragansett Bay
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Bristol County, including Newport County, Massachusetts, and others.
  10. 1892 Map of Narragansett Bay, 1898 Print
    1892 Map of Narragansett Bay, 1898 Print
    1892 Narragansett Bay
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Bristol County, including Newport County, Massachusetts, and others.
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