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maps (documents)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Refers to graphic or photogrammetric representations of the Earth's surface or a part of it, including physical features and political boundaries, where each point corresponds to a geographical or celestial position according to a definite scale or projection. The term may also refer to similar depictions of other planets, suns, other heavenly bodies, or areas of the heavens. Maps are typically depicted on a flat medium, such as on paper, a wall, or a computer screen. For similar depictions on a sphere, see "globes (cartographic spheres)."

Found in 47 Collections and/or Records:

Beer’s Atlas of Rhode Island

 Item
Identifier: 1636-F-19
Dates: 1874

Boundary Commission

 Item
Identifier: F-101
Dates: 1878

Bristol Warren boundary map, 1878

 Item
Identifier: F-101
Abstract

Plat of boundary line between the towns of Warren and Bristol, from the Warren River to the Towesett River, as fixed by the Commission established by the General Assembly. Filed in the office of the Secretary of State (Joshua Addeman), October 3, 1878:

Dates: 1878

Bristol Warren boundary map. 1878

 Digital Work
Identifier: d51849f8-8d7a-4776-8a03-87d79e4d6e21
Dates: 1878

Charles Blaskowitz Waterways map

 Item
Identifier: G-14
Abstract

Reproduction Charles Blaskowitz chart (originally published, July 22, 1777) of Narragansett Bay. Includes lists of principal farms: 22” X 32”.

Dates: Publication: 1956; 1777

Charles Blaskowitz Waterways map, 1777, (1956 reproduction)

 Item
Identifier: G-14
Abstract

Reproduction Charles Blaskowitz chart (originally published, July 22, 1777) of Narragansett Bay. Includes lists of principal farms: 22” X 32”.

Dates: 1777; Publication: (1956 reproduction)

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) blueprints and maps, 1935-1938

 Sub-Series
Abstract

Includes nine (9) hand-drawn plans and blueprints of structures (with accompanying maps) built by the Civilian Conservation Corps enrollees in Exeter, Rhode Island during the 1930s.

Dates: 1935-1938

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) records

 Series — Object Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) blueprints and maps, 1935-1938
Identifier: 2014-23-2014-18-2014-40
Dates: 1935-1944

Cushing and Walling map

 Item
Identifier: 1636-D-16
Abstract

Map of the city of Providence & parts of Johnston, North Providence, Cranston & Seekonk, MA Detail includes buildings, hotels, manufacturers, fire houses, schools, churches & public buildings.

Dates: 1849

Cushing and Walling Providence map, 1849

 Item
Identifier: D-16
Abstract

Map of the city of Providence & parts of Johnston, North Providence, Cranston & Seekonk, MA Detail includes buildings, hotels, manufacturers, fire houses, schools, churches & public buildings.

Dates: 1849

Daniel Anthony Providence survey map

 Item
Identifier: 1636-D16
Abstract

Survey map of the city of Providence, Rhode Island. Detail includes principal points of interest.

Dates: 1824

Daniel Anthony Providence survey map, 1824

 Item
Identifier: D-16
Abstract

Survey map of the city of Providence, Rhode Island. Detail includes principal points of interest.

Dates: 1824

Daniel Anthony Providence survey map, 1824

 Digital Work
Identifier: f375f738-efe6-4be9-9fb9-6a672fce3554
Dates: 1824

Department of Public Works maps, 1937

 Sub-Series
Identifier: C#00637
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains photographs, newspaper clippings and scrapbooks created by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation. The include photographs documenting the hurricane that struck Rhode Island in 1938 and the blizzard that struck Rhode Island in 1978. The images show the effects of these storms on various municipalities throughout the state. In addition, there are photographs showing the various Transportation projects throughout the state.

Dates: 1937

D.G. Beers & Company map

 Series
Identifier: 1636-3014
Abstract

Map of Providence, Rhode Island. Part of Beers published survey for State & Townships.

Dates: 1870

D.G. Beers & Company Providence map, 1870

 Item
Abstract

Map of Providence, Rhode Island with Insert of Newport Downtown area. Part of Beers published survey for State & Townships.

Dates: 1870

Dorr Rebellion: Map of Road Leading to Chepachet, 1842

 Item — Folder 1 map
Identifier: C#0489
Abstract

Map of the roads leading to Chepachet, Rhode Island, showing the general face of the country in the vicinity of Dorrite camp at Acote Hill

Dates: 1842

General Assembly Reapportionment (and Redistricting) Commission records

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2002-54-C#01858
Abstract

The Rhode Island General Assembly Reapportionment and Redistricting records consist of the records of the General Assembly’s Reapportionment Commission (2001) including official maps, transcripts, videocassettes of Commission proceedings and the records of Elmer E. Cornwall (House Parliamentarian (1977-2002) and was the House of Representatives' chief expert on Constitutional Conventions; Reapportionment and Municipal Home Rule Charters.

Dates: 1883-2002; Majority of material found within 1990-2002

General Sullivan's Expedition records

 Series
Identifier: C#00569
Abstract

Map of the Island of RI (Aquidneck Island) showing the distribution of British and American troops during the Battle of Rhode Island, August 1778. Hand-drawn and colored. Also 2 negatives from photographs of the map. Photographs and photocopies of the map. Also reproductions of a British map of the same battle.

Dates: 1778

Map of Narragansett Bay

 Item
Identifier: a025688d-3614-4f3d-aaa4-c9b8c27e0d6b
Abstract

Copy of Map of a Survey of the Narragansett Bay made by order of his Majesty’s Court of June 24, 1741.

Copied from a map deposited in the Secretary of the States Office, Boston, Mass which is a certified copy from the original deposited in her Majesty’s State Paper office, London by Atwater & Schubarth.

Dates: June 24, 1741; Publication: (1848 reproduction)

Map of Narragansett Bay, June 24, 1741, (Reproduction 1848)

 Item
Abstract

Copy of Map of a Survey of the Narragansett Bay made by order of his Majesty’s Court of June 24, 1741.

Copied from a map deposited in the Secretary of the States Office, Boston, Mass which is a certified copy from the original deposited in her Majesty’s State Paper office, London by Atwater & Schubarth.

Dates: June 24, 1741; Publication: (Reproduction 1848)

Map of the Sea Coast of New England, c. 1740

 Item
Identifier: 1636-3012
Abstract

According to the actual Survey made thereof BY CAP.T CYPRIAN SOUTHACK As also the Outlines of Several of the Provinces of and Colonys lying thereon, according to the respective Grants and Charters. Shows boundary outlines for the "Colony of Connecticut", "Rhode Island and Providence Plantations", "New Plymouth", "His Majesty's PROVINCE of the MASSACHUSETTS BAY", "His Majestys PROVINCE of NEW HAMPSHIRE" and "The late Province of Maine".

Dates: c. 1740

Mexican War- Muster Roll, Co. A, Ninth Regiment of Infantry, USA, 1847-1848

 Item — Folder Volume and map
Identifier: 1636-1564
Abstract

Enlistment record of Rhode Island volunteers attached to Company A, Ninth Regiment of United States Infantry during the War with Mexican April 25, 1846 to February 2, 1848

Dates: 1847-1848

North Main Street map, c. 1770

 Item
Identifier: J-98
Abstract

Copy map of layout of North Main street, Providence, Rhode Island, from North Ground home of lots on Town Street (now Canal) & John Whipple’s land, about 1770.

Dates: c. 1770

North Main Street map, c. 1770

 Digital Work
Identifier: ea2e6bdd-0185-448f-a2c7-eb3f51f537e4
Dates: c. 1770

Providence Court House plat map

 Item
Identifier: 1636-O-50
Abstract

Plat map (Plat # 26 1/2) showing the road from the Providence Court House to the House of John Mann. Detail includes buildings and owners. Created by: Mr. J.J.S. Slater.

Dates: c. 1810-1815

Providence Court House plat map, c. 1810-1815

 Item
Identifier: O-50
Abstract

Plat map (Plat # 26 1/2) showing the road from the Providence Court House to the House of John Mann. Detail includes buildings and owners. Created by: Mr. J.J.S. Slater.

Dates: c. 1810-1815

Providence Court House plat map, c. 1810-1815

 Digital Work
Identifier: bf14bc18-bb66-468e-a281-14e54c976368
Dates: c. 1810-1815

Railroad Route Exploration and Surveys reports

 Series — Folder Survey for Pacific Railroad map (brittle)
Identifier: C#00834
Abstract Function: To report on explorations and surveys to establish a railroad route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. Contents: Report from the Secretary of War to Congress on a railroad route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. Vol. VI details the exploration and survey from the Sacramentoi Valley to the Columbia River. Report consists four parts: General Report, Geological Report, Botanical Report, Zoological Report. Also contains drawings, maps, measurements, list of...
Dates: March 3, 1853-December 31, 1857

Report of the Rhode Island Map Commission at its January Session, 1893

 Item — Folder 11 Rhode Island Map Commission report 1893
Identifier: 1992-32-363-1636-614
Dates: 1893