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1951 Map of Westport

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Westport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

West Branch Westport River and its eastern counterpart define this coastal landscape, framing a series of peninsulas and necks that reach toward the Atlantic Ocean. Along the shoreline, the long sweep of Horseneck Beach and East Horseneck Beach protects the inner waters of Westport Harbor. The map reveals a dense network of early settlements and crossroads, including the maritime village of Westport Point and the inland hub at Central Village, where the Town Hall and Beech Grove Cem are located.

Further north, the Head of Westport marks the limit of navigation at the river's upper reaches, while the eastern edge of the quadrangle shows the rural character of Russells Mills. Unique landmarks of the era include the National Guard Rifle Range near the Slocum River and the isolated Westport Light standing near Acoaxet. The presence of several High Sch buildings and numerous family-named corners, such as Kirby Corner and Slades Corner, illustrates the established community structure of mid-century Bristol County.