1957 Map of Kingston

About this map

The Great Swamp Wildlife Reservation dominates the heart of this coastal landscape, surrounding the historic Great Swamp Fight Site and the expansive Worden Pond. To the north, the academic grounds of the University of Rhode Island sit adjacent to Kingston, while the Conrail line links the village of West Kingston via Kingston Sta. This mid-century view captures a transition between the inland wetlands and the Atlantic shore, where the fishing and recreational hubs of Galilee and Jerusalem flank the breachway. The map documents the intricate water systems of South Kingstown, from the Perryville State Trout Hatchery to the cluster of kettle ponds like Tucker Pond and Long Pond. Local transit and land use are evidenced by Mooresfield Road, the sprawling Camp Hoffman, and several Gravel Pits that suggest ongoing local industry.