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1949 Map of Fall River

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Fall River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Fall River dominates the landscape as a dense industrial and maritime hub along the Taunton River, while the surrounding rural reaches of Swansea and Tiverton reveal a network of schools and family settlements. The city's mid-century footprint is defined by institutions like St Patricks Cem, Oak Grove Cemetery, and numerous parochial schools including St Johns Sch. Transport is anchored by the New York New Haven and Hartford RR and critical crossings such as the Slades Ferry Bridge and Brightman St Bridge.

Beyond the urban core, the terrain transitions into the marshes of Pocasset Cedar Swamp and the shores of Mount Hope Bay. In Tiverton, landmarks like King Philips Chair and Commodore Perry Sch offer specific points of interest for local historians. This era shows the extensive coastal development in Island Park and The Hummocks before major modern highway expansions altered the traditional road patterns through Globe Village and North Tiverton.