1955 Map of Bristol

About this map

Prudence Island and Patience Island dominate the waters of Narragansett Bay in this mid-century topographic record, which highlights the maritime and suburban character of the East Bay. The towns of Barrington, Warren, and Bristol show significant post-war expansion, with purple revisions from the 1970s marking the growth of residential neighborhoods around landmarks like the Rhode Island Country Club. Along the shorelines, industrial and recreational legacies meet at Brickyard Pond and the extensive Colt State Park. Genealogists will find several notable burial sites clearly marked, including the North Cem, Juniper Hill Cem, and the South Burial Grounds. The map also captures the critical transportation links of the era, from the Mount Hope Bridge connecting to Portsmouth to the Conrail lines serving the coastal corridor.