2012 Map of Newport

About this map

Fort Adams and the maritime infrastructure of Newport Harbor anchor this detailed study of the Rhode Island coast in the early 21st century. The map highlights the city's complex historical layerings, from colonial-era burial sites like the Common Ground Cem and The Jewish Cem to the sprawling grounds of Salve Regina University along the eastern shore. The coastal landscape is defined by its working waterfront, marked by numerous landings such as Bowens Wharf, Waites Wharf, and Ann Street Pier, which supported centuries of naval and commercial activity. Across the water, the defenses of Fort Wetherill and the historic Hammersmith Farm on Newport Neck illustrate the strategic and social significance of this peninsula. Navigation remains central to the area's identity, evidenced by the Newport-Jamestown Ferry Crossing and the prominent Newport Harbor Lighthouse.