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2018 Map of Bristol

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Bristol
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Bristol and Warren define this coastal Rhode Island landscape, where the confluence of the Barrington River, Palmer River, and Warren River shapes a complex shoreline of points and necks. The map highlights the area's rich institutional and civic history, anchored by the Roger Williams Univ campus near the iconic Mount Hope Bridge. Significant land use patterns are visible, from the residential grids of West Barrington and East Warren to the preserved coastal lands of Colt State Park.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the density of named cemeteries, including Juniper Hill Cem and the South Burial Ground. Coastal landmarks like Rumstick Point, Nayatt Point, and Popasquash Neck reflect centuries of maritime orientation. The transition from industrial or agricultural legacies is suggested by features like Brickyard Pond and the numerous small coves and guts, such as Mill Gut and Bullock Cove, that once supported local livelihoods.