2021 Map of Prudence Island

About this map

Rhode Island and its surrounding waters in the East Passage and Narragansett Bay define this 2021 topographic record. The land is densely marked by the lineage of early settlers, evidenced by an extraordinary concentration of small family burial grounds such as the Captain Clarke - Cornell Lot Cem and the Sisson - Carr Lot Cem. This pattern suggests a deeply rooted agrarian history where family homesteads maintained private plots for generations. On Prudence Island, the landscape is more varied, featuring the Schoolhouse Swamp and the small settlements of Homestead and Prudence Park. Infrastructure such as the Newport Toll Bridge and Newport State Airport contrasts with the numerous historic sites, including the Portsmouth Friends Churchyard Cem and the evocatively named Hessians Hole. The map serves as a vital tool for genealogists and local historians tracing the physical evolution of these coastal communities.