2021 Map of Blackstone

About this map

Woonsocket and the surrounding industrial valley form the southern anchor of this study, where the Blackstone River carves through the dramatic Blackstone Gorge. The landscape transitions from the dense urban grid of Social and Waterford into the highland terrain of Chestnut Hill and West Hill. This region is defined by its deep colonial and industrial roots, evidenced by the numerous small family and community burial grounds like the Almshouse Cem and the Silas Comstock Lot Cem. Transport history is visible in the path of the Southern New England Trunkline Trl, which follows the historic rail corridor connecting Millville and Blackstone. The map also highlights the preservation of early religious life at the Chestnut Hill Meeting House and the Quaker Meeting House, reflecting the diverse spiritual heritage of this borderland between Massachusetts and Rhode Island.