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1957 Map of Wickford

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Wickford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Quonset Point Naval Air Station and the Construction Battalion Center dominate the shoreline of the West Passage in this mid-century survey. This coastal landscape is a complex mix of military infrastructure and established Rhode Island villages like Wickford, Hamilton, and Saunderstown. The presence of several schools, including Kiefer Sch and the High Sch at Wickford, alongside the Drive-in Theater near Davisville, illustrates the post-war development of the region.

Inland, the terrain transitions from the marshy Black Swamp to numerous small water bodies such as Belleville Pond and Secret Lake. The rail corridor, marked here as Conrail, links Wickford Junction to the industrial and naval hubs. Across the water, the western edge of Conanicut Island is visible, featuring the developing neighborhood of Jamestown Shores and the historic Old Friends Burial Ground. Navigation aids like the Wickford Lighthouse and Plum Beach Lighthouse remain critical fixtures for maritime traffic entering Narragansett Bay.