2012 Map of Blackstone

About this map

The Blackstone River carves through this landscape at the border of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, defining a region where industrial heritage meets suburban growth. The presence of the Waucantuck Mill Complex and the Blackstone Gorge speaks to the river's long history as an industrial power source. To the south, the city of Woonsocket and its residential neighborhoods like Hamlet and Social anchor the valley, while the northern reaches maintain a more agrarian character with sites like Wojcik Farm and Christiansens Orchards. Local history and genealogy are well-represented by numerous burial grounds, including the Chestnut Hill Meeting House Cem and several Catholic sites like Saint Michaels Cem. The Providence & Worcester RR continues to follow the river valley, connecting longstanding settlements such as Millville and Blackstone to the wider regional economy.