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1893 Map of Taunton

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Taunton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1910
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1910

About this map

The industrial and transport hub of Taunton serves as the focal point of this late-19th-century landscape, where the Taunton River meets a dense web of steam-era infrastructure. The map reveals the early manufacturing footprint of the region, including the Copper Works near Barrowsville and the textile-related Swansea Factory. A remarkable network of rail lines converge on the city, including the Old Colony Railroad and specialized branches like the Taunton and New Bedford Railroad, illustrating how the region's economy was tightly integrated with coastal commerce.

Beyond the urban center, the geography transitions into significant wetlands and family-named landmarks. Features like the Great Cedar Swamp and Titicut Swamp define the low-lying eastern terrain, while historical markers such as Annawon Rock and the Almshouse provide specific points of interest for genealogists. The map also delineates the peninsulas of Assonet Neck and Shoves Neck as the river widens toward the coast, capturing the character of Bristol County before modern suburban development.