1943 Map of Hope Valley

About this map

The Wood River flows through a series of mill-pond settlements and rural crossings during the early 1940s, defining the industrial and social character of this part of southern Rhode Island. In Hope Valley, the river feeds into Locustville Pond, while upstream, smaller hamlets like Arcadia and Barberville are centers of local activity along the Roaring Brook and its tributaries. The landscape is dotted with the infrastructure of a settled countryside, featuring institutions like the West Exeter Ch and several district schools including Old Bates Sch and the Woody Hill Sch.