The Taunton River and its intricate network of tributaries, including the Segreganset River and Assonet River, define the landscape of this Bristol County region. This modern survey captures the transition from the industrial northern reaches of Fall River to the inland settlements of Berkley and Assonet. Cultural landmarks such as Dighton Rock and the Assonet Friends Cem speak to the deep history of the area, while the Abandoned Railroad Tracks Trl marks the corridor of a former transportation artery. The topography is shaped by prominent rises like Jacobs Mtn and Breakneck Hill, overlooking expansive wetlands like the Cedar Swamp and Assonet Bay. This survey is particularly valuable for genealogists, as it documents numerous family and community burial sites, including the Lawton Cem, Winslow Cem, and the Assonet Burying Ground.
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1885 · New Bedford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1885 · Middleboro
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1885 · Taunton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1888 · New Bedford
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1888 · Fall River
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1888 · Taunton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1888 · Middleboro
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Taunton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Middleboro
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Fall River
USGS Topo · 1:62,500