1949 Map of Pawtucket

About this map

The Blackstone River serves as the industrial spine of this region, its waters driving the development of mill towns like Manville, Albion, and Lonsdale. By the late 1940s, the area displays a dense mix of textile history and mid-century expansion, anchored by the legendary Old Slater Mill in Pawtucket. The corridor is defined by the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad, which follows the river's path, connecting the urban centers of Central Falls with the smaller residential estates and villages to the north.