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1953 Map of Hope Valley

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Hope Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Wood River defines the industrial and social spine of this Rhode Island interior, powering early settlements and small mill hamlets in the years following World War II. The map shows the established villages of Hope Valley and Wyoming in the south, while the northern reaches are dominated by the extensive Arcadia Reservation and Beach Pond Reservation. This landscape is a mix of high points like Nooseneck Hill and Bald Hill alongside localized landmarks such as the Fish Hatchery and the Lookout Tower.

Genealogists can find numerous family-centric sites, including Barber Cem and Breakheart Cem, alongside vanished community anchors like the West Greenwich Sch and Richmond Sch. The road network is a study in evolution, featuring the New London Turnpike and Old Turnpike Road, which contrast with the more modern Nooseneck Hill Road and the established Victory Highway. Localized places like Barberville, Millville, and Centerville appear amidst a geography of named brooks and ponds, including Breakheart Pond and the uniquely named Moonshine Swamp.