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1944 Map of Fall River

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Fall River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Mount Hope Bay and the Taunton River dominate this wartime-era survey, illustrating the dense industrial and maritime character of the borderlands between Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The textile economy is etched into the landscape via water bodies like Cook Pond and South Watuppa Pond, which historically powered the local mills. The urban core of Fall River is a concentrated grid of parochial schools, churches, and civic institutions such as City Hall and Oak Grove Cemetery.

Across the water, the peninsula of Brayton Point and the rural reaches of Swansea provide a stark contrast to the city's density. Transportation links are vital, featuring the New York New Haven and Hartford RR and significant crossings like the Brightman Bridge. In the south, the map identifies landmarks of historical and local significance, including King Philips Chair on Mt Hope and the Stone Bridge connecting to Tiverton.