2018 Map of Taunton

About this map

Taunton and its northern neighbors serve as the focal point of this 2018 survey, where the Taunton River and Mill River weave through a densely developed landscape of historic industrial villages. Modern infrastructure like I-495 and MA-24 intersects an older pattern of settlement seen in the clusters of Whittenton, Britanniaville, and Weir Village. The geography is defined by a significant presence of water and wetlands, ranging from the expansive Hockomock Swamp in the north to numerous glacial ponds like Lake Sabbatia and Lake Nippenicket. Local heritage is preserved in sites such as Saint Marys Cem and the Mayflower Hill Sch, while the Taunton Municipal Airport King Field occupies the southeast. The interplay between the river valleys and high ground, including Prospect Hill and Squawbetty Hill, illustrates the enduring physical layout of these Bristol County communities.