1919 Map of Narragansett Bay

About this map

Conanicut Island and Prudence Island anchor this detailed tactical study of the bay's central waters, produced shortly after the Great War. The landscape reveals a complex network of coastal infrastructure, from the U.S. Naval Training Sta. at Newport to the industrial presence of the Portsmouth Coal Mines on the northern tip of Rhode Island. Transport patterns of the era are clearly defined, featuring electrified lines like the Warren and Bristol RR alongside traditional steam routes such as the Narragansett Pier RR. The presence of the State Prison and State Farm near Oaklawn suggests the institutional character of the northern interior, while coastal landmarks like Rocky Point and Shawomet Beach highlight the region's early 20th-century character as a maritime hub. Navigational aids, including Plum Beach Light and Poplar Point Light, are meticulously noted to support maritime and tactical operations across the bay.