Warwick Historical Maps at the Boston Public Library

The Norman B. Leventhal Map Center at the Boston Public Library is dedicated to the creative educational use of its cartographic holdings, which extend from the 15th century to the present.

In pursuit of its mission, the Center collects and preserves maps and atlases, promotes research in the collection, and makes its resources available to the public through its website, exhibitions, publications, lectures, and other programs.

The Center has a particular interest in developing innovative uses of maps and geographic materials to engage young people’s curiosity about the world, thereby enhancing their understanding of geography, history, world cultures, and citizenship.

The following maps are available in their holdings. Please click on any image for a larger version. (Please note that upon selection, you will be leaving the Warwick Digital History Website.)

Map title: Camp Wetmore, R.I., Brigade Militia, July 7th to 11th, 1885, Oakland Beach
Author: Geo. H. Walker & Co.
Publisher: Poole, A. F.
Date: 1885
Location: Warwick (R.I.)
Subject: 19th Century, Aerial views, Bird's-eye views, Fortification

Map title: Crompton, Rhode Island
Author: Bailey, O. H. (Oakley Hoopes)
Publisher: O.H. Bailey & Co.
Date: 1889
Location: Crompton (R.I.), West Warwick (R.I. : Town)
Subject: 19th Century, Aerial views, Bird's-eye views

Map title: Harris, Phenix and Lippitt, Rhode Island
Author: Bailey, O. H. (Oakley Hoopes)
Publisher: O.H. Bailey & Co.
Date: 1889
Location: Harris (R.I.), Kent County (R.I.), Lippitt (R.I.), Phenix (R.I.), West Warwick (R.I. : Town)
Subject: 19th Century, Aerial views, Bird's-eye views

Map title: Natick, Rhode Island
Author: Bailey, O. H. (Oakley Hoopes)
Publisher: O.H. Bailey & Co.
Date: 1889
Location: Natick (Warwick, R.I.)
Subject: 19th Century, Aerial views, Bird's-eye views

Map title: Pontiac, Rhode Island
Author: Bailey, O. H. (Oakley Hoopes)
Publisher: O.H. Bailey & Co.
Date: 1889
Location: Pontiac (R.I.), Warwick (R.I.)
Subject: 19th Century, Aerial views, Bird's-eye views

Map title: Clyde, River Point and Arctic, Rhode Island
Author: Bailey, O. H. (Oakley Hoopes)
Publisher: O.H. Bailey & Co.
Date: 1889
Location: Arctic (R.I.), Clyde (R.I.), Kent County (R.I.), River Point (R.I.), West Warwick (R.I. : Town)
Subject: 19th Century, Aerial views, Bird's-eye views