The Blackstone River carves through this northern Rhode Island corridor, anchoring a chain of industrial settlements including Pawtucket, Central Falls, and Lonsdale. The landscape reflects a dense integration of transport and water power, with the Blackstone Valley RR and several historic river crossings like the Ashton Viaduct and Albion Bridge connecting the valley floors. Higher elevations such as Copper Mine Hill and Sayles Hill provide a contrast to the urbanized riverbanks, while Lincoln Woods Rd and Olney Pond preserve significant green space amidst the suburban growth of Cumberland and Lincoln. Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including the Moshassuck Cem and the Wilkinson Cem and Tomb, alongside established institutions like the Community College of Rhode Island at the Jenckes Hill campus.
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1886 · Blackstone
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1887 · Franklin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1887 · Providence
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1889 · Providence
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1889 · Blackstone
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1889 · Franklin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1889 · Burrillville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Franklin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Blackstone
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1894 · Burrillville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500