1987 Map of Attleboro

About this map

The Blackstone River corridor serves as the industrial and historical spine of this 1987 survey, connecting the urban centers of Pawtucket, Central Falls, and Woonsocket. This period captures the landscape as the traditional mill towns of Lonsdale, Ashton, and Albion sit alongside the modern expansion of Interstate 295 and Interstate 95. The map provides a detailed view of the borderlands between Rhode Island and Massachusetts, showing the transition from dense residential neighborhoods to large recreational and water management areas like Lincoln Woods State Park and the Diamond Hill Reservoir. Institutional landmarks, such as the Community College of Rhode Island and the Lincoln Greyhound Park, illustrate the region's mid-century development. Genealogists will find significant value in the clearly marked cemeteries, including Woodlawn Cem and North Purchase Cem, as well as numerous local schools and parish churches like St James Ch and Immanuel Ch.