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2012 Map of Assonet

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Assonet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Taunton River and its various tributaries, including the Assonet River and Cotley River, dominate this coastal Massachusetts landscape. The map highlights the intricate geography of the shoreline, defined by numerous points and necks such as Assonet Neck, Shoves Neck, and Peters Point. Inland, the terrain is marked by distinctive elevations like Whippoorwill Mountain and Profile Rock. Several small airports, including Myricks Airport and Taunton Municipal Airport - King Field, reflect the regional aviation infrastructure.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by a high concentration of burial sites, ranging from the Assonet Burying Ground and Old Quaker Cem to family-named plots like Pierce Cem and Caswell Cem. The settlement pattern shows established communities at Assonet, Berkley, and Dighton, while recreational spaces like Camp Welch and Camp Merriwood occupy significant tracts of land near the water.