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1889 Map of Charlestown, 1898 Print
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1889 Map of Charlestown

USGS Topo · Published 1898

About this map

Ninigret Pond and the winding coastal barrier of Charlestown Beach anchor this late 19th-century survey of Rhode Island's southern shore. The landscape is a complex network of glacial ponds and wetlands, most notably the expansive Great Swamp and Indian Cedar Swamp, which have historically shaped the settlement patterns of Charlestown and South Kingstown. Inland, the importance of the rail economy is evident at the Wood River Junction, where the New York Providence and Boston Railroad meets the Wood River Branch Railroad.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1889
Date Published1898
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.7 x 19.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain