2021 Map of Norton

About this map

Wheaton College serves as a focal point for the town of Norton, illustrating the long-standing educational and civic core of Bristol County. The landscape is heavily influenced by the Wading River and Canoe River, which historically powered local industries such as the Copper Works near Barrowsville. The convergence of water and rail is evident in the path of the Old Colony Rail Trl, which traces the route of former commerce through Chartley and Cranes Station. Genealogy researchers will find significant value in the distribution of burial sites, ranging from the central Norton Center Cem to smaller, family-based locations like the Thayer Family Burial Ground. To the north, the Norton Reservoir and Mansfield Municipal Airport mark the transition toward West Mansfield, while the southern reaches move into the outskirts of Taunton.