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2015 Map of Fall River East

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Fall River East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Fall River serves as the focal point for this eastern quadrangle, where the transition from urban industry to a protected watershed is clearly defined. The eastern periphery is dominated by the Copicut Reservoir and the Copicut River valley, a landscape shaped by historical land use and modern conservation. Educational institutions mark the landscape's evolution, including the Bristol Community Coll and the expansive campus of the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth at the southeastern corner.

Several crossroads and small settlements trace the local history of Bristol County, including Westport Factory, Hixville, and Fighting Rock Corner. Water remains a central theme, from the banks of Watuppa Pond and S Watuppa Pond to the smaller Cedar Dell Lake and Forge Pond. Named landmarks like King Philip Spring and the Charles Christie Bridge provide specific points of reference for those studying the regional development of the Massachusetts south coast.