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1892 Map of Narragansett Bay

Name: 1892 Topographic Map of Narragansett Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1910
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1910

About this map

Cranston and the surrounding Narragansett Bay communities appear here in a transition between 19th-century industry and the developing coastal economy. This survey by S.H. Bodfish and E.B. Clark captures the intricate shoreline of Greenwich Bay and the extensive rail network serving the textile and maritime centers. The presence of the State Prison and State Farm in the north contrasts with the recreational character of Rocky Point.

Genealogists can trace family names and early property lines through landmarks like Barbers Height and Spencer Hill. The transport landscape is dominated by the New York Providence and Boston R.R. and several branches, including the Pawtuxet Valley R.R. and the Warren and Fall River R.R.. Coastal navigation is well-documented via several beacons, such as the Warwick Light and the Nyatt Point L.H., which guided traffic through the narrow channels of Bristol Harbor and toward Saunderstown.