1970s Maps of Fall River, Massachusetts

Explore 5 historic maps of Fall River from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Fall River's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Fall River's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Fall River, MA maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 1977 Map of Fall River East, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Fall River East, 1981 Print
    1977 Fall River East
    1981 Print · USGS
    Eastern Fall River and Westport come into focus during the late seventies, showing the transition from textile-era industrial sites to modern infrastructure. Trace old land patterns near Westport Factory, Hixville, and the shores of North Watuppa Pond.

  4. 1977 Map of Fall River, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Fall River, 1981 Print
    1977 Fall River
    1981 Print · USGS
    The industrial waterfront of Bristol County comes into sharp focus during the late seventies, showing the dense urban reaches of Fall River and its neighboring towns. Trace the development of waterfront communities like Ocean Grove and the shorelines of Mount Hope Bay.

  5. 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.

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