1943 Map of North Scituate

About this map

The massive Scituate Reservoir dominates this wartime landscape, having fundamentally reshaped the hydrology of the region to provide water for the city of Providence. The map captures a mix of industrial water management and rural New England village life, centered around North Scituate and the smaller settlements of Saundersville and Greenville. Several reservoirs like the Slack Reservoir and Simmons Lower Reservoir point to the historic reliance on local waterways like the Woonasquatucket River for mill power and municipal supply. For genealogists, the survey identifies critical landmarks including Smithville Cem, Glenford Cem, and local schoolhouses such as the Brown Ave Sch. The topography is defined by significant elevations like Secesakut Hill and Snake Den, while the Filtration Plant near the reservoir dam indicates the early 1940s infrastructure supporting the growing metropolitan population to the east.