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1995 Map of Crompton

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Crompton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The Pawtuxet River and its branches serve as the industrial and social backbone for this portion of the Kent County landscape. Settlements like Arkwright, Harris, and Phenix are tightly clustered along the riverbanks, reflecting a legacy of water-powered industry that shaped the central corridor. This dense residential and commercial development contrasts sharply with the western reaches of the map, where the Mishnock Swamp and the area surrounding Lake Mishnock retain a more open character.

Local history and genealogy are anchored in the numerous burial grounds and civic landmarks present. Significant sites include the Notre Dame Cem, Oakland Cem, and St Johns Cem, which serve as vital records of the communities that grew around the mills. To the north, the John L Curran State Wildlife Management Area provides a large expanse of protected land, while to the south, the village of Crompton remains a focal point of the West Warwick area.