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1894 Map of Burrillville
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1894 Map of Burrillville

USGS Topo · Published 1894

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Woonsocket and its industrial fringes anchor this 1894 survey of Northwest Rhode Island, a landscape defined by its deep reliance on water power. The Branch River and Ponaganset River systems are dotted with mill settlements like Slatersville, Harrisville, and Oakland, each grown around the harnessed energy of the state's interior. The presence of the Providence and Springfield R. R. cutting through Burrillville and Smithfield illustrates the critical transport link between these manufacturing hubs and the larger markets of Providence. The map also captures several family-named landmarks and topographic features, including Woonsocket Hill, Chopmist Hill, and the Cat Rocks, which break up the wooded terrain between the more densely settled villages. Genealogists will find particular value in the distribution of smaller hamlets such as Mohegan, Gazzaville, and Mountain Dale before modern expansion altered these rural centers.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1894
Date Published1894
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 20 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain