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1979 Map of Taunton

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Taunton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Taunton River serves as the central artery for this 1979 survey of Bristol County, flowing through a landscape defined by significant institutional footprints and a dense network of water bodies. The city of Taunton appears as a major hub, bounded by the Taunton State Hospital and the sprawling Dever State School. The map captures a transitional era for local transportation and industry, with Conrail lines intersecting established neighborhoods like Barrowsville and Chartley, while the Raynham Racetrack stands out in the north.

Rural character is maintained in the surrounding towns through extensive conservation lands, including the Hockomock Swamp Wildlife Management Area and Rehoboth State Forest. To the south, the river widens toward Assonet Bay, where Dighton Rock State Park preserves the area’s historic waterfront. Educational landmarks are prominent, from the Wheaton College campus in Norton to specialized sites like the County Agricultural High Sch in Dighton.