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1949 Map of Taunton

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Taunton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Taunton serves as the dense industrial and civic hub of this post-war landscape, situated at the head of the Taunton River. The city's mid-century footprint is marked by prominent institutions such as the Taunton Insane Hospital and the Coyle High Sch, while the surrounding geography is defined by a complex network of wetlands and water bodies. To the north, the massive Hockomock Swamp dominates the terrain, feeding into the Hockomock River and Lake Nippenicket.

Transportation infrastructure reflects the era's reliance on both rail and emerging road networks, with the New York New Haven and Hartford RR intersecting at Whittenton Junction. Cultural landmarks like the Raynham Dog Track and numerous localized cemeteries, including Mayflower Hill Cem and St Josephs Cem, provide significant touchpoints for genealogists and local historians tracking the development of outlying settlements like Raynham Center and East Taunton.