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2012 Map of Kingston

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Kingston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

University of Rhode Island and its Kingston Campus dominate the northeast corner of this coastal Rhode Island landscape. The map reveals a transition from the collegiate atmosphere of Kingston Hill and the active rail hub at Kingston Station to the southern shoreline's fishing villages and recreation areas. Centered on the expansive waters of Worden Pond, the geography is defined by a dense network of brooks and rivers, including the Chipuxet River and the Saugatucket River, which historically powered local industry as seen at Carpenters Grist Mill and the Perryville Mill.

Southward, the terrain gives way to the salt marshes and inlets of Snug Harbor, Jerusalem, and Galilee. This area highlights the coastal economy with features like the Perryville State Trout Hatchery and numerous points and coves. The presence of Richmond Airport and Kingston Fairgrounds underscores the region's role as a local center for commerce and community events, while Fernwood Cem provides a point of interest for genealogical researchers tracking the families of West Kingston and Wakefield.