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1957 Map of East Greenwich

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of East Greenwich
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Theodore Francis Green Memorial State Airport dominates the northern landscape of this Rhode Island coast, reflecting the mid-century expansion of aviation infrastructure in Warwick. The map illustrates a dense network of suburban and coastal settlements, where historic centers like East Greenwich and Apponaug are connected by the venerable Post Road and the Penn Central rail line. To the south, the transition from urbanized blocks to open coastal lands is marked by the expansive Goddard Memorial State Park on Potowomut Neck.

The shoreline detail captures the intricate geography of Narragansett Bay, from the developed waterfronts of Oakland Beach to the maritime facilities at Allen Harbor within the U S Naval Reservation. Significant institutional landmarks, including the Kent County Courthouse and the Seminary of Our Lady of Providence, highlight the region's civic and religious importance. Notable local-history markers like St Patricks Cem and Wildes Corner provide essential points of reference for genealogists and researchers tracking the evolution of Kent County's coastal communities.