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2012 Map of Providence

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Providence
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Brown University and Providence College anchor the academic landscape of this capital city, where the urban fabric is deeply intertwined with the Moshassuck River and Seekonk River. The mapping shows a dense network of neighborhoods including Olneyville, Mount Pleasant, and Elmwood, alongside significant industrial legacies like the Cranston Print Works Pond. Notable historic designations such as the Broadway Armory Historic District and Burrows Block Historic District reflect the preserved architectural heritage of the city's early development.

The confluence of the Providence River and Providence Harbor defines the southern waterfront, marked by landmarks like the Sabin Point Lighthouse and Fuller Rock. Large communal spaces and burial grounds, such as the expansive Swan Point Cem and the North Burial Ground, offer a unique perspective on the city's genealogy and early settlement patterns. From the Ladd Observatory on the heights to the rail corridors of the P & W RR, the map details a sophisticated urban environment shaped by geography and historical growth.