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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

New Bedford and the surrounding coastal communities of Fairhaven and Acushnet are captured here in the late 1970s, showcasing a landscape defined by its deep-water harbor and extensive wetlands. The city's industrial and transportation infrastructure is prominent, from the New Bedford Municipal Airport and Bedford Industrial Park to the numerous wharves and the State Pier along the Acushnet River. The map details a transition from dense urban grids to the sprawling Acushnet Cedar Swamp State Reservation and numerous cranberry bogs to the north.

Institutional landmarks like St Lukes Hospital, Sacred Heart Academy, and the Union Hospital reflect the area's social fabric. Along the waterfront, New Bedford Harbor is dotted with landmarks such as Fish Island, Pope Beach, and the Ft Phoenix Beach State Res. For genealogists, the map is particularly useful for locating numerous burial sites, including the Polish National Cem and Long Plain Cems, alongside dozens of neighborhood schools like St Kilian Sch and the Elizabeth Hastings Jr High Sch.