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1951 Map of Assonet

USGS Topo · Published 1958

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The Taunton River and its tidal estuaries dominate this 1950s landscape, serving as a corridor for both industry and early settlement. Along the banks, several small towns including Dighton, Berkley, and Assonet are connected by the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad line, which runs parallel to the water through Myricks. The presence of specialized institutions like the County Agricultural School and numerous burial sites, such as the Assonet Burial Ground and Old Quaker Cem, points to a long-established rural community transitioning into the mid-century era. Large tracts of the eastern and southern portions are dedicated to conservation and public works, notably the Freetown-Fall River State Forest and the Watuppa Reservation. In the river itself, the landmark Dighton Rock sits near the shore, while the Fall River Municipal Airport at the southern edge marks the increasing modernization of the region's infrastructure.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain