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1943 Map of Assonet

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Assonet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

The Taunton River and its intricate drainage system anchor this 1943 survey, where the convergence of the Assonet River and Three Mile River shaped early Bristol County development. The landscape is a mix of tidal inlets and dense woodlands, featuring prominent landmarks like Dighton Rock and Hospital Hill. The area's agricultural and maritime character is evident in the layout of settlements such as North Dighton, Assonet, and Segreganset, alongside specialized institutions like the County Agriculture School.

Transportation networks of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad cut through the terrain, connecting junctions at Myricks to the larger industrial centers. For genealogists, the map is particularly detailed, pinpointing numerous family and community burial sites including the Assonet Burial Ground, Fox Cem, and the Old Quaker Cem. The southern portion is dominated by the nascent Freetown State Forest, punctuated by locally named peaks like Jacobs Mtn and Breakneck Hill.