2024 Map of Ashaway

About this map

Pawcatuck and the surrounding borderlands of Rhode Island and Connecticut are defined by the winding course of the Pawcatuck River. The landscape is heavily marked by colonial and early American history, evidenced by an exceptional density of family burial plots and municipal graveyards such as Hopkinton Historical Cem 39 and the Friend's Burial Ground. The region’s development is tied closely to its water resources, with settlements like Potter Hill, Stillmanville, and Clarks Falls situated near falls or mill ponds. Significant wetlands, including Hetchel Swamp and Bell Cedar Swamp, break up the terrain between the hills. The transit network reflects layers of movement through the valley, from the historic Providence-New London Tpke to the rail corridor near Cooky Hill. This survey provides a modern topographical look at the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Wild and Scenic River, capturing the current state of these long-established New England villages.