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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Taunton, Massachusetts

Explore 45 historic maps of Taunton from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Taunton's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Taunton's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Taunton, MA maps

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  1. 1916 Map of Middleboro
    1916 Map of Middleboro
    1916 Middleboro
    1916 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Massachusetts at the height of its rail-and-mill era shows a dense network of stations and wetlands. Trace the Old Colony Railroad lines to sites like Haskins Station, Paper Mill Village, and the Lakeville State Sanatarium.
  4. 1918 Map of Middleboro, 1921 Print
    1918 Map of Middleboro, 1921 Print
    1918 Middleboro
    1921 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Massachusetts at the end of the Great War reveals a landscape defined by cranberry bogs, cedar swamps, and a dense network of Old Colony Railroad lines. Genealogists and historians can trace rail stops like Haskins Station, the grounds of the Lakeville State Sanatarium, and old villages like The Green.
  7. 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.
  10. 1937 Map of Assawompset Pond
    1937 Map of Assawompset Pond
    1937 Assawompset Pond
    1937 Print · USGS
    The Lakeville and Freetown area in the late thirties is defined by its massive pond systems and a transition toward regional water management. Genealogists can locate family burial grounds like Strowbridge Cem or trace the early industrial footprint of Bettys Neck Cranberry Co and the Taunton Water Works.
  13. 1937 Map of Middleboro
    1937 Map of Middleboro
    1937 Middleboro
    1937 Print · USGS
    The rail-and-river hub of Middleborough and its surrounding cranberry bogs are frozen in time just before the war. Researchers can trace family roots at Purchase Cem, locate the Thompsonville Sch, or follow the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad line.
  16. 1940 Map of Bridgewater
    1940 Map of Bridgewater
    1940 Bridgewater
    1940 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Massachusetts at the dawn of the 1940s reveals a landscape shaped by state institutions and the cranberry industry. Researchers can trace family sites near The Green, find the Fair Grounds, or locate old schoolhouses like the Pleasant Street School.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1941 Map of Assawompset Pond
    1941 Map of Assawompset Pond
    1941 Assawompset Pond
    1941 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Massachusetts in the early 1940s is defined here by its massive freshwater pond systems and the infrastructure of the local waterworks. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of local landmarks like Haskins Cem, Bettys Neck, and the East Freetown Sta.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1942 Map of New Bedford
    1942 Map of New Bedford
    1942 New Bedford
    1942 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Massachusetts at the start of the 1940s shows a region defined by maritime defense and industrial rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the massive Camp Edwards boundary, old rail stops like Rock Station, and vanished local industry at Paper Mill Village.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 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
  28. 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.
  31. 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
  34. 1944 Map of Taunton
    1944 Map of Taunton
    1944 Taunton
    1944 Print · USGS
    Taunton and Raynham are shown in the early 1940s, a landscape defined by the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad and the massive Hockomock Swamp. Trace local history at Camp Miles Standish, the Raynham Dog Track, and St Josephs Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 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
  40. 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
  43. 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.
  46. 1948 Map of Assawompset Pond, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Assawompset Pond, 1957 Print
    1948 Assawompset Pond
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Massachusetts in the late 1940s was defined by its massive glacial pond systems and the cranberry industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the community life of Lakeville and Freetown through family-named landmarks like Strowbridge Cem and Sampsons Corner.
  49. 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
  52. 1949 Map of Bridgewater, 1957 Print
    1949 Map of Bridgewater, 1957 Print
    1949 Bridgewater
    1957 Print · USGS
    Middleborough and Bridgewater appear here at a mid-century turning point, shaped by rail corridors and the cranberry industry. Genealogists can locate family names at Mt Prospect Cem or trace rural education at the North Lakeville Sch and Pleasant Street Sch.
  55. 1949 Map of Taunton, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Taunton, 1958 Print
    1949 Taunton
    1958 Print · USGS
    Taunton and its surrounding villages are captured here in the years following the war, showing a landscape of rail-connected industry and established neighborhoods. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Mayflower Hill Cem, the Leonard Sch, and the riverside Weir Village.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 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
  61. 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
  64. 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.
  67. 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.
  70. 1962 Map of Taunton, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Taunton, 1964 Print
    1962 Taunton
    1964 Print · USGS
    The industrial and riverfront character of Taunton and Raynham is caught here in the early sixties, showing the city's growth alongside vast wetlands and bogs. Trace family roots and local history at institutional landmarks like the Taunton State Hospital and Mayflower Hill Cemetery.
  73. 1962 Map of Bridgewater, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Bridgewater, 1964 Print
    1962 Bridgewater
    1964 Print · USGS
    Plymouth County enters a period of post-war suburban and industrial growth as the rail lines of the New York New Haven and Hartford still anchor the local economy. Trace the footprints of Paper Mill Village, the Lakeville State Sanatorium, and old local landmarks like the Pratt Free Sch.
    3 unique versions available
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