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1951 Map of Assonet

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Assonet
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Taunton River and its winding tributaries dominate this mid-century portrait of Bristol County, where maritime geography meets a maturing inland infrastructure. The shoreline is punctuated by Assonet Bay and Shepherds Cove, providing a backdrop for established riverfront communities like Dighton and North Dighton. Further inland, the map captures the transition from small-town centers to the dense woodlands of the Freetown Fall River State Forest and the State Wildlife Sanctuary.

Genealogical interest is particularly high due to the density of small burial sites and civic institutions, including the Old Quaker Cem, Winslow Cem, and the Assonet Burial Ground. Education is well-represented by specialized local landmarks like the County Agricultural School. The presence of the Fall River Municipal Airport and the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad lines illustrate the transportation networks that sustained the region's mid-century economy.