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2012 Map of Bristol

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Bristol
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Bristol Waterfront Historic District anchors this coastal survey, where the deep waters of Narragansett Bay meet the industrial and maritime heritage of Rhode Island's eastern shore. The geography is defined by a series of prominent peninsulas including Rumstick Neck and Poppasquash Point, which shelter working harbors and residential enclaves like West Barrington and Warren. Inland, the landscape is punctuated by historical sites such as the Coggeshall Farm Museum and several notable burial grounds, including the East Burial Ground and Princes Hill Cem.

Transportation remains tied to the water, evidenced by multiple ferry routes such as the Prudence - Bristol Ferry Crossing and the Hog Island - Bristol Ferry Crossing. The presence of the Nayatt Point Lighthouse and Nayatt Landing highlights the long-standing navigational importance of this corridor. From the campus of Roger Williams University to the aviation-oriented Boystown Fly-in-Ranch, the map details a densely settled region shaped by its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and the Barrington River.