1944 Map of Newport

About this map

The coastal fortifications of Narragansett Bay dominate the landscape in this 1939 survey, reflecting the strategic maritime importance of Newport during the Second World War era. From the massive footprint of Fort Adams on Brenton Cove to the outlying defenses of Fort Wetherill and Fort Hamilton, the map details a region defined by its naval and military presence. Further inland, the city's residential and civic character is preserved through the locations of the Island Cem, Common Ground Cem, and several educational institutions including De La Salle Academy and Rogers High Sch. The southern peninsula, home to the Newport Country Club, showcases a rugged coastline dotted with geographic landmarks like Spouting Rock and Gooseberry I, while the eastern shore transition toward Middletown highlights the large freshwater bodies of Easton Pond and Gardiner Pond.