1922 Map of Newport

About this map

The coastal defenses of Narragansett Bay are prominently detailed in this early 20th-century survey, which identifies Fort Adams alongside other strategic installations like Fort Wetherill and the Naval Torpedo Sta. Goat Island. The landscape is a complex network of coastal necks and islands, including Conanicut Island and Point Judith Neck, where maritime safety is managed through several landmarks such as Beaver Tail Light and the offshore Brentons Reef Light Ship. Transportation is defined by a mix of marine ferries and the Sea View R.R. Co. Electric line, which served growing seaside communities like Narragansett Pier. Inland, the map captures established settlements such as Peacedale and Wakefield, showing the area's transition from agricultural hills like Rose Hill to the busy port activity in Newport.