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1957 Map of Narragansett Pier

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Narragansett Pier
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Conanicut Island and the coastal stretches of South Kingstown define this maritime landscape during a period of mid-century coastal transition. The map captures the dense settlement at Narragansett Pier and Wakefield, contrasted with the military installations guarding the entrance to Narragansett Bay West Passage. Significant defensive history is visible at Fort Burnside on the tip of Beavertail Pt and Fort Nathaniel Greene near the southern coast, reflecting the area's strategic importance.

Inland, the geography is shaped by the Pettaquamscutt River and its various ponds, including Indian Lake and Wesquage Pond. Cultural landmarks such as the Narragansett Ch, Meetinghouse Hill, and Pettaquamscutt Rock provide touchpoints for local genealogists and historians. The coastline is marked by numerous hazards and landmarks like Whale Rock, Newton Rock, and the prominent Point Judith Light, illustrating the rugged nautical character of Rhode Island Sound.