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1889 Map of Charlestown, 1918 Print
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1889 Map of Charlestown

USGS Topo · Published 1918

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Indian Burying Hill and the vast Great Swamp anchor this coastal Rhode Island landscape as it was surveyed in the late 19th century. The region is defined by a complex network of glacial ponds and wetlands, from the massive Worden's Pond to the tidal reaches of Ninigret Pond and Quonochontaug Pond along the Atlantic shore. The industrial and transportation patterns of the era are clearly visible, with the New York Providence and Boston Railroad cutting a diagonal path through the interior, creating vital hubs at Wood River Junction and Kenyon.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1889
Date Published1918
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.4 x 19.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain