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1977 Map of Westport

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Westport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The coastal landscapes of Westport and Dartmouth are defined by the branching estuaries of the Westport River and Slocums River as they flow toward Buzzards Bay. This 1970s survey captures a community deeply connected to its maritime and agricultural roots, with traditional village centers like Head of Westport and the historic Westport Point peninsula remaining prominent. The transition from inland farmland to salt marsh and sandy barrier beaches is most visible at the Horseneck Beach State Reservation, which protects a significant stretch of shoreline between Westport Harbor and The Let.

Local heritage is well-documented through features such as the Friends Meeting House and Friends Burial Lot, alongside numerous family-named corners like Sissons Corner and Gidleys Corner. The map tracks the complex geography of islands and coves within the river branches, including Upper Spectacle Island and Big Ram Island. This data, based on mid-century surveys and updated by 1970s aerial photography, provides a clear view of Bristol County's enduring coastal character before modern development intensified.