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1942 Map of East Greenwich

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of East Greenwich
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The City of Warwick and surrounding coastal towns are shown here in 1942, reflecting a mix of institutional land use and maritime industry. Large public facilities dominate the northern landscape, including the State Prison and State Farm near Howard, alongside the early development of the State Airport in Hillsgrove. The coastline is heavily marked by numerous coves and inlets, from Apponaug Cove to Occupessatuxet Cove, where the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad tracks parallel the shore, connecting the region's commercial centers.

Inland, the terrain rises toward Drum Rock Hill and Spencer Hill, while the Pawtuxet River carves a winding path through Natick and Pontiac. Local infrastructure is well-defined, featuring numerous schools like Lockwood High Sch and Potowomut Sch, as well as Goddard State Park occupying the peninsula between Greenwich Cove and the Potowomut River. This survey captures the transition from historic village centers to more modern municipal and aviation uses before the post-war suburban boom.