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1977 Map of Westport

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Westport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The coastal landscapes of Westport and Dartmouth define this mid-1970s coastal survey, revealing a network of historic villages and family-named corners along the Massachusetts-Rhode Island border. The bifurcated Westport River, with its East Branch and West Branch, dominates the central terrain, converging at Westport Point before meeting Rhode Island Sound. Inland, the settlement pattern is marked by numerous traditional crossroads such as Giffords Corner, Sissons Corner, and Slades Corner, reflecting a colonial-era development that persisted through the 20th century.

Maritime and recreational features are prominent along the shore, from the expansive Horseneck Beach State Reservation to the outlying Gooseberry Neck. Deep historical roots are evidenced by sites like the Friends Meeting House and Beech Grove Cem, while the northern reaches include the New Bedford City Rifle Range. This topographic study documents the region just before the significant modern pressures of coastal development, preserving the layout of old post offices like Head of Westport and Russells Mills.