1955 Map of Clayville

About this map

The interior of Rhode Island, where the borders of Glocester, Foster, and Scituate converge, is defined by a massive system of engineered waterways and rural crossroads. The Scituate Reservoir, Barden Reservoir, and Westconnaug Reservoir dominate the landscape, their flooded valleys indicating the mid-century transformation of the area to support urban water needs. Despite these large-scale public works, the map reveals a persistent rural social fabric centered on family-named landmarks and local institutions.