The collection contains a map of Providence Plantations in the 1600’s. Compiled by C.S. Brigham and drawn by an entity referred to as T.M.P., the map was published in 1903 and gives a glimpse of the early structure of Providence. Landmarks featured on the map include rivers, ponds, hills, swamps, and plains. The map also displays division lines demonstrating the borders and their changes.
Researchers are advised to contact Rhode Island College Special Collections for questions regarding permissions to reproduce, distribute, or otherwise publish material from this collection. Although Rhode Island College has physical ownership of the collection, it does not necessarily hold literary rights. It is up to the researcher to determine the owners of the literary rights and to obtain any necessary permissions from them.
The collection is open for research.
Map of Providence Plantations (1636-1700), MSS-0145, Special Collections, James P. Adams Library, Rhode Island College.
The collection consists of only one item.
The collection was in the holdings of Special Collections prior to 2020.
The collection was described in 2024 by Hydin Stallman, Special Collections student worker, under the supervision of Veronica L. Denison, Digital Archivist and Special Collections Librarian.
Additional maps of Rhode Island are housed in Special Collections. Please review the
This collection has not been digitized. For information about obtaining digital copies, please contact the Rhode Island College Special Collections.