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1955 Map of Bristol

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Bristol
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The coastal settlements of Barrington, Warren, and Bristol line the eastern shores of Narragansett Bay in this mid-century survey. The landscape is defined by the intricate waterways of the Providence River and Warren River, where the New Haven and Hartford RR once provided a vital transportation link between these maritime communities. The map highlights significant local landmarks such as the Rhode Island Country Club and St Columbans Seminary, alongside the extensive cemeteries that anchor the area's history, including North Cem and the South Burial Grounds.

Further south, the islands of Prudence Island, Patience Island, and Hog Island appear in detail, marking the entrance to Bristol Harbor. The transition from industrial infrastructure like the Sewage Disposal plant to recreational and educational sites like Windmill Hill Sch and Highland Beach illustrates the evolving character of these Rhode Island peninsulas as the Mount Hope Bridge connects the southern tip of the mainland to the islands beyond.