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1957 Map of Narragansett Pier

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Narragansett Pier
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Narragansett Pier serves as the focal point of this coastal survey, reflecting a mid-century landscape of established beach communities and active military installations. The map traces the varied shoreline from the residential enclaves of Bonnet Shores and Indian Lake Shores down to the tactical positions at Fort Nathaniel Greene near Point Judith. The interior reveals a mix of local history and recreation, featuring the Point Judith Country Club and family-named landmarks like McSparran Hill and Rose Hill.

Coastal defense is a prominent theme, with the presence of Fort Burnside on Conanicut Island and Fort Varnum guarding The Narrows. Significant water bodies like Pettaquamscutt Cove and Wesquage Pond separate the developed coast from the inland roads. This era shows the region fully adapted to its role as a premier summer destination, with Scarborough State Beach and Sand Hill Cove State Beach clearly delineated alongside the vital Boston Post Road.