2012 Map of Chepachet

About this map

Chepachet and its surrounding mill villages define this northern Rhode Island landscape, where the Chepachet River and Branch River provided the power for early industrial growth. The map illustrates a dense network of historic settlements including Huntsville, Bridgeton, Glendale, and Mapleville, many of which developed around the region's abundant water resources. Large bodies of water like the Pascoag Reservoir and Wilson Reservoir dominate the western half, while the eastern portion is characterized by a series of prominent hills such as Snake Hill and Gazza Hill. Genealogists will find several family-named burial grounds, including Hawkins Cem, Irons Cem, and Steere Cem, which are tucked away near Snowhurst Farms and Lake Aldersgate. The area's transition from an industrial river valley to a recreational destination is evident in the numerous beaches, such as Spring Lake Beach and Wescott Beach, that now line the various reservoir shores.