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2012 Map of Fall River

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Fall River serves as the industrial and maritime anchor of this coastal region, where the Quequechan River meets the Taunton River before emptying into Mount Hope Bay. The cityscape is defined by its deep textile heritage, evidenced by prominent industrial complexes like Durfee Mills, Union Mills, and Tecumseh Mill Number One. These landmarks, along with the American Linen Company Row Houses, trace the evolution of the city's manufacturing core near the waterfront.

Across the bay, the landscape shifts toward the residential and recreational reaches of Swansea and Tiverton. Significant infrastructure, including the Braga Bridge and Sakonnet Bridge, connects these communities across the complex waterways. From the sprawling North Burial Ground and Mount Hope Cemetery to the maritime history at Battleship Cove, the map documents a densely layered environment of urban development, historical industry, and coastal geography.