Old Maps of Dighton, Massachusetts for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 41 historic maps of Dighton. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Dighton, MA maps

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  1. 1885 Map of Taunton
    1885 Map of Taunton
    1885 Taunton
    1885 Print · USGS
    Taunton and the surrounding Bristol County townships are shown here during a period of significant industrial and rail expansion. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks and local institutions like the State Hospital for the Insane, Dighton Rock, and the Swansea Factory.

  2. 1888 Map of Taunton
    1888 Map of Taunton
    1888 Taunton
    1888 Print · USGS
    In the late nineteenth century, this region of Bristol County was a bustling industrial and rail center. Researchers can trace the extensive Old Colony Railroad network through specialized stops like Britanniaville Station and Cranes Station.

  3. 1893 Map of Taunton
    1893 Map of Taunton
    1893 Taunton
    1893 Print · USGS
    Taunton flourished as a rail and manufacturing powerhouse during the late nineteenth century, situated at the nexus of the Old Colony Railroad system. Genealogists and historians can trace the early industrial sites like the Copper Works and Swansea Factory or find local landmarks such as Dighton Rock and the town Almshouse.
    7 unique versions available

  4. 1918 Map of Taunton, 1921 Print
    1918 Map of Taunton, 1921 Print
    1918 Taunton
    1921 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Massachusetts at the close of the Great War is a dense network of industrial rail lines and riverside villages. You can trace the path of the Old Colony Railroad Main Line or locate local landmarks like the Copper Works and Annawon Rock.

  5. 1943 Map of Assonet
    1943 Map of Assonet
    1943 Assonet
    1943 Print · USGS
    Bristol County at the height of the war years reveals a landscape defined by tidal rivers and the steady pulse of the New Haven and Hartford Railroad. Researchers can trace ancestral sites from Dighton Rock to several family plots like Winslow Cem and the Old Quaker Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1943 Map of Providence
    1943 Map of Providence
    1943 Providence
    1943 Print · USGS
    Narragansett Bay and the industrial Blackstone Valley appear here in the midst of the Second World War. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Lonsdale Station, the St Marys Reservoir, and the Rhode Island State Airport.

  7. 1943 Map of Somerset
    1943 Map of Somerset
    1943 Somerset
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Bristol County interior in the 1940s reveals a patchwork of small crossroad settlements and expansive marshlands. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Annawan Rock and the Horton Cem, or trace the development of Pottersville and Swansea Factory.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1944 Map of Norton
    1944 Map of Norton
    1944 Norton
    1944 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Bristol County reveals a landscape of emerging industry and military mobilization just before post-war suburbanization. Trace the rail-and-river economy through landmarks like the Copper Works, the campus of Wheaton College, and the sprawling Camp Miles Standish.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1947 Map of Providence, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Providence, 1948 Print
    1947 Providence
    1948 Print · USGS
    Southern New England is captured in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by busy industrial ports and expanding military installations. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the N.Y. N.H. & H. RR or locate coastal defenses like Fort Adams and Quonset Point.
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1948 Map of Providence, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Providence, 1951 Print
    1948 Providence
    1951 Print · USGS
    Southern New England’s coastal reaches are captured here in the late 1940s, from the industrial heart of Providence to the tip of Provincetown. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Central Vermont Railway and locate active military sites such as Otis Air Force Base and Fort Rodman.

  11. 1948 Map of Somerset, 1958 Print
    1948 Map of Somerset, 1958 Print
    1948 Somerset
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts at the end of the 1940s reveals a transition from industrial riverfronts to rural interior wetlands. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous sites like St Patrick Cem, the Annawan Sch, and Swansea Factory.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1951 Map of Assonet
    1951 Map of Assonet
    1951 Assonet
    1951 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Massachusetts in the early fifties reveals a landscape defined by the winding Taunton River and its industrial and agricultural shoreline. Researchers can trace family history through dozens of landmarks like the Assonet Burial Ground, Dighton Cem, and the County Agricultural School.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1951 Map of Norton, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Norton, 1953 Print
    1951 Norton
    1953 Print · USGS
    Bristol County in the early fifties showcases a landscape of institutional growth and rail-side industry centered around Norton. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Wheaton College, the Copper Works, and the Myles Standish State School.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1957 Map of Providence
    1957 Map of Providence
    1957 Providence
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal New England at the height of the mid-century era shows a landscape shaped by maritime industry and Cold War defense. Genealogists and historians can trace the reach of the New York, New Haven & Hartford RR and locate legacy sites like Fort Adams and Quonset Point Naval Air Station.

  15. 1958 Map of Providence
    1958 Map of Providence
    1958 Providence
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Rhode Island and Massachusetts coastlines are shown in detail during the late 1950s, from the urban cores to the tips of the islands. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprint of Quonset Point Naval Air Station, the defense works at Fort Adams, and the rail network of the New York, New Haven and Hartford RR.

  16. 1963 Map of Providence
    1963 Map of Providence
    1963 Providence
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southern New England's coastal and industrial heartland is captured here in the early sixties, from the Rhode Island mainland to the far reaches of the Cape. Researchers can trace mid-century growth in Providence or locate landmarks on Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket Island.

  17. 1963 Map of Assonet, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Assonet, 1965 Print
    1963 Assonet
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Massachusetts in the early sixties showcases a transition from historic riverfront settlements to a modernizing transportation hub. Trace the heritage of Assonet and Dighton through landmarks like the Assonet Burying Ground and Old Quaker Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1964 Map of Norton, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Norton, 1965 Print
    1964 Norton
    1965 Print · USGS
    Bristol County's inland villages and institutional landscapes are captured here in the mid-1960s as the region evolved. Researchers can trace the sprawling grounds of Wheaton College, the rail lines of the New York New Haven and Hartford, and numerous local burial sites like Norton Center Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1967 Map of Somerset, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Somerset, 1969 Print
    1967 Somerset
    1969 Print · USGS
    Bristol County settlement and industry meet the waterfront in the late sixties along the Taunton River. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks from Hortonville to Pottersville, or locate historic sites like Hornbine Ch and Anawan Rock.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1977 Map of Assonet
    1977 Map of Assonet
    1977 Assonet
    1977 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts at the height of the 1970s shows a landscape of tidal rivers and growing infrastructure near the Bristol and Plymouth county lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Old Quaker Cem or Richmond Cem and locate landmarks like Old Town Landing.
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1977 Map of Norton, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Norton, 1981 Print
    1977 Norton
    1981 Print · USGS
    Bristol County during the late seventies is revealed through detailed aerial imagery, showing the expansion of local settlements. Researchers can trace the exact 1977 footprints of Norton, West Mansfield, and the banks of Norton Reservoir.

  22. 1977 Map of Somerset, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Somerset, 1981 Print
    1977 Somerset
    1981 Print · USGS
    Bristol County during the late 1970s is seen here in detailed aerial photography, showing the coastal and riverine landscapes before modern expansion. Researchers can trace property patterns and water routes from Somerset up to the crossroads at Perrys Corner.

  23. 1979 Map of Taunton
    1979 Map of Taunton
    1979 Taunton
    1979 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Massachusetts in the late seventies reveals a landscape of industrial river towns and sprawling state institutions. Local historians can trace the development of Taunton and its neighboring villages, locating sites like Wheaton College, Raynham Racetrack, and the Mayflower Hill Cem.

  24. 1984 Map of Providence, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Providence, 1985 Print
    1984 Providence
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Rhode Island coast and its industrial heartlands are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing the density of the Providence metro area. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Providence & Worcester RR and explore the maritime layout of Narragansett Bay and Newport.

  25. 1985 Map of Somerset
    1985 Map of Somerset
    1985 Somerset
    1985 Print · USGS
    Coastal Bristol County in the mid-1980s shows the bustling Taunton River corridor as it evolved into a modern suburban and industrial hub. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Simmons Cem and Eddy Cem or trace the early waterfront at Old Town Landing.
    2 unique versions available

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