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1942 Map of Wickford, 1957 Print
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1942 Map of Wickford

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Annaquatucket River and Mattatuxet River power a landscape defined by textile-era waterworks, as seen in the various impoundments like Hamilton Reservoir and Davisville Mill Pond. This mid-century coastal survey documents the transition between old mill settlements and the burgeoning military and transit infrastructure of North Kingstown. The New York New Haven and Hartford RR bisects the region, connecting Wickford Junction to the broader corridor while the recently completed Jamestown Bridge spans the West Passage to Conanicut Island. Along the shoreline, historical defenses at Fort Greble on Dutch Island stand watch over the harbor, while local history is preserved in the Quidnessett Cem and Allenton Cem. The map reveals a dense network of post-colonial villages such as Lafayette, Hamilton, and Saunderstown, still deeply tied to their river-mouth locations.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1942
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain