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1918 Map of Taunton

Name: 1918 Topographic Map of Taunton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1921
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1921

About this map

Taunton and its surrounding rail corridors form the heart of this 1918 tactical survey, conducted by the Corps of Engineers. The landscape is defined by the heavy presence of the Old Colony Railroad, which branches toward Norton and Mansfield, and the Taunton and New Bedford Railroad heading south toward the coast. These transit lines supported established industrial sites like the Copper Works and the Whittenton district.

Beyond the urban center, the map reveals a rural transition into the Rehoboth and Dighton townships. Names like Annawon Rock and the Almshouse provide specific historical touchpoints for researchers. The lower reach of the Taunton River serves as a geographic anchor, featuring the Berkley Bridge and several named necks and coves, including Assonet Neck and Broad Cove, which illustrate the early 20th-century waterfront character before later modern development.