1955 Map of Coventry Center

About this map

The hills and river valleys of western Rhode Island define this landscape, where the New York New Haven and Hartford rail line cuts across the center of the sheet through small villages like Greene and Summit. The area's mid-century character is shaped by a mix of rural infrastructure and industry, including the Jackson Quarry and the Western Coventry Sch. Large tracts of protected land, notably the Wickaboxet State Forest, cover much of the southern terrain, while the northern sections are marked by family-named landmarks such as Mt Vernon Hill and Biscuit Hill. Water management for local mills and downstream use is evident in the elaborate system of reservoirs and ponds, particularly the Flat River Reservoir and Quidnick Reservoir. This survey captures the transition from traditional agrarian life to modern infrastructure, centered on the historic settlement at Coventry Center.