1893 Map of Taunton

About this map

The industrial hubs of Taunton and its northern villages of Whittenton and Britanniaville anchor this late-19th-century landscape, where the Old Colony Railroad Main Line serves as a vital transportation artery. The sheet reveals a dense network of river-driven industry and early rail infrastructure, including specialized stops like Crane's Station and the Mansfield Branch Old Colony Railroad. Beyond the urban centers, the map documents numerous small 19th-century settlements such as Barrowsville and the Copper Works village, while civil structures like the Almshouse and Swansea Factory provide clues into the social and manufacturing history of Bristol County.