Loading map...

1979 Map of New Bedford North

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of New Bedford North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Acushnet River serves as the central artery of this industrial and coastal landscape, separating the dense grid of New Bedford from the communities of Acushnet and Fairhaven. By the mid-1970s, the region shows a complex intersection of urban growth and natural preservation, evidenced by the large Acushnet Cedar Swamp State Reservation bordering the New Bedford Municipal Airport.

The map details a transition from the busy waterfront of New Bedford Harbor, featuring Fish Island and Pope Beach, to the suburban expansion at Pine Hill Acres and Sherwood Forest. Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including numerous schools like the Bishop Stang High Sch and several historic burial grounds such as Riverside Cem and the Polish National Cem. The Conrail lines and major arteries like Ashley Blvd underscore the area's continued role as a transportation hub for Bristol County.