Rhode Island Geology

Geologic Map of Rhode Island
Offered here at three absurdly detailed sizes.

Beavertail State Park
Bedrock, beaches and the Beavertail fault are highlights of this unusual park near—well, everything in Rhode Island is nearby.

Jamestown Geological History
A detailed recounting of Rhode Island's history applied to one town. Close observers may note that the geologic map is borrowed from my version.

Mineral Localities of Rhode Island
A 1926 article from American Mineralogist presents dozens of places with notes on their minerals.

Narragansett Bay Geology
Part of Narragansett Bay: A Friend's Perspective, an online book on the City of Providence's Web site.

The Providence Arcade
The great stone columns of this historic arcade are Rhode Island granite from a quarry in nearby Johnston.

Westerly Granite
The original Westerly Granite quarries were on the lands of the Babcock-Smith House in Westerly. Westerly Granite is a standard stone for all sorts of geophysical studies.

Rhode Island Campgrounds
About.com's David Sweet guides you to the best outdoor places to stay.

Rhode Island Maps
About.com's Matt Rosenberg helps get you oriented.