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1955 Map of Chepachet

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Chepachet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Clear River and its numerous impoundments form the industrial and geographic backbone of northwest Rhode Island in this mid-century survey. Mill villages like Pascoag, Harrisville, and Bridgeton are shown at a high level of detail, revealing the dense residential patterns surrounding the river’s power sites. The transportation network is defined by the Old Colony Branch railroad and the Victory Highway, which connect these manufacturing centers to the wider region.

Beyond the industrial corridors, the landscape transitions into the wooded uplands of the Casimir Pulaski Memorial State Forest and the George Washington Memorial State Forest. Local history is anchored at sites like Acote Hill and the Old Wade Cem, while the extensive reservoir system, including the Pascoag Reservoir and Smith and Sayles Reservoir, illustrates the complex water management required for both industry and local recreation at Cherry Valley Beach.