1944 Map of Pawtucket

About this map

The Blackstone River serves as the industrial and geographic spine of this Rhode Island landscape, with a dense network of mill towns and rail infrastructure defining the mid-1940s economy. The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad tracks follow the river's winding path, connecting settlements like Manville, Albion, and Lonsdale. Urban growth is concentrated in the south around Central Falls and Pawtucket, while the central portion reveals the sprawling Lincoln Woods Reservation and the Cistercian Monastery. Local history is deeply embedded in the terrain, from the Moshassuck Cem to the family-named landmarks like Whipple Hill and Sayles Hill. The map also captures the transition across state lines into Massachusetts, featuring the Pawtucket Reservoirs and the prominent Diamond Hill overlooking the northern valleys.