1977 Map of Norton

About this map

Norton Reservoir and the surrounding Bristol County landscape are captured here in high-detail aerial photography from the late 1970s. This orthophotoquad provides an unfiltered view of the region's hydrological network, where the Canoe River feeds into the reservoir, while the Segreganset River and Three Mile River drain the southern reaches. The imagery reveals the distinct textures of suburban development and forest cover at a time of transition for towns like Norton and Westville. These photographs provide a unique layer of information for researchers, showing the exact footprint of residential clusters and rural clearings near Winnecunnet Pond and the northern edge of Taunton. The visual record includes clear views of local road networks and land use patterns that traditional topographic line maps might omit, offering a clear look at the physical environment as it existed just before the 1980s.