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1963 Map of Fall River East

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Fall River East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

North Watuppa Pond and South Watuppa Pond anchor this 1963 survey, connected at the narrow strait known as The Narrows. This landscape transitions from the industrial periphery of Fall River to the wooded expanse of the Freetown Fall River State Forest. The map documents a network of named corners and small settlements like Hixville, Beulah Corners, and Westport Factory, each representing a distinct local hub of residency and industry.

Evidence of the region's recreational and cultural history is visible at Lincoln Park and the New Bedford Rod and Gun Club. Transportation routes like the American Legion Highway and the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad cut through the terrain, while historical landmarks such as King Philip Spring and Fighting Rock Corner provide links to the area's deeper heritage. These features together show a mid-century coastal Massachusetts community defined by its water resources and forest lands.