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2015 Map of Taunton

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Taunton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Taunton serves as the industrial and residential anchor of this mid-2010s landscape, where the Mill River and Taunton River meet. The map reveals a dense network of neighborhoods like Britanniaville and Whittenton, which developed around the area's early manufacturing centers. These established urban corridors contrast with the significant water bodies to the north and east, such as Lake Sabbatia and Lake Nippenicket, which define the region's hydrography.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites, including the expansive Mayflower Hill Cem and Saint Josephs Cem, illustrating the long-standing community roots in Bristol County. The infrastructure of the era is clearly marked, from the Taunton Municipal Airport - King Field to the suburban expansion visible in Scotland Estates and Raynham Center. Smaller geographic markers like Squawbetty Hill and various ponds along the Forge River provide a detailed look at the local terrain before further development.