1957 Map of Newport

About this map

Newport's complex coastline and Gilded Age architecture define this 1970 photorevised study. The map illustrates the dense urban layout of the city center, from the historic Trinity Ch and Common Ground Cem near the harbor to the expansive estates of the Neck. Landmark institutions like Salve Regina College and the iconic The Breakers are situated along the Atlantic bluffs, marking a landscape where luxury residences met institutional growth. The strategic military presence is anchored by Fort Adams on the peninsula and Fort Wetherill on Conanicut Island, guarding the entrance to Narragansett Passage. The map also captures the city's maritime character through its numerous coves and shore features like Spouting Rock and the legendary Forty Steps, alongside quiet residential pockets like Brenton Village.