1942 Map of Block Island, 1943 Print
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1942 Map of Block Island

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Westerly and Stonington anchor a maritime landscape at the mouth of the Pawcatuck River during the early 1940s. This survey by the Corps of Engineers details the strategic coastal corridor where the NY NH & H RR connects vital textile and manufacturing centers like Carolina, Shannock, and Kenyon. The inland terrain is characterized by complex wetland systems such as Assekonk Swamp and Indian Cedar Swamp, while the coast is a series of interconnected salt ponds including Ninigret Pond and Watchaug Pond.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1942
Date Published1943
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.55 x 21.21 inches

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