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1920 Map of Newport

Name: 1920 Topographic Map of Newport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1920
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1920

About this map

Newport and its surrounding coastal defenses dominate this tactical survey, conducted by the Corps of Engineers. The map details a landscape heavily influenced by naval and military presence at the end of the first World War, featuring prominent installations such as Fort Adams, Fort Wetherill, and the Naval Torpedo Station on Goat Island. To the west, the coastline of Point Judith Neck and Narragansett Pier is traced alongside the route of the Sea View R.R. Co. Electric R.R., which provided a vital transit link for these shore communities.

Maritime navigation is marked by essential landmarks including Beaver Tail Light, Whale Rock Light, and the Brentons Reef Light Ship stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. The geography reflects a mix of established settlements like Wakefield and Jamestown against the tactical topography of Conanicut Island and Little Neck, providing a clear view of the harbor's strategic layout before modern coastal development altered these historic sites.