New Bedford, MA 1871
Beautifully restored. Printed on archival paper for modern walls.
Archival print promise
- Museum-quality paper: rich color, fine detail, and a premium feel.
- Hand restored reproduction: repaired and improved for modern walls.
- Packed for safe delivery: unframed prints ship in sturdy tubes; framed prints ship in padded boxes.
This vintage map of New Bedford, Massachusetts was created in 1871 and shows the City of New Bedford along the Acushnet River. This restored edition brings the historic New Bedford map to life while preserving the original linework and its numbered city wards, streets, shoreline, docks, and offshore islands.
About This Historic Map
Drawn as a detailed city survey, this map presents New Bedford in the early 1870s, when the area was shaped by its Acushnet River waterfront, dense grid of streets, numbered city wards, and island-dotted harbor. The overall view traces the compact, tightly platted west bank of the river against the open water and marshland to the east.
Notable landmarks shown on the map include the Acushnet River, Palmer's Island, Crow Island, Fish Island, Oak Grove Cemetery, the numbered city wards, and many of the historic streets and docks that shaped life around New Bedford in the era.
For anyone whose family roots run back to the New Bedford waterfront, this map is more than a historic view. It captures the crowded wharves along the Acushnet River, the wards where neighbors and generations grew up, and the memories that keep people connected to New Bedford.
A statement piece for any room, this reproduction is printed using KNOWOL's restored version of the 1871 New Bedford map, preserving the historic character of the original while adding depth, warmth, and visual clarity. It makes a meaningful addition to a home office, library, den, family room, or local history collection.
The Details
About This Print
🌲 Gallery-Quality Materials: Archival matte paper and optional solid, sustainably sourced Ayous wood frame.
✨ Shatterproof Protection: Crystal-clear Acrylite shield blocks glare and resists damage.
🛠️ Ready to Hang: Arrives at your door fully assembled and ready for the wall.
📦 Fast & Safe Shipping: Securely packaged to ensure flawless delivery.
Materials & Craftsmanship
The Unframed Print
Carefully restored from the original artwork and reproduced using gallery-quality, fade-resistant inks. Printed on heavyweight, museum-grade archival paper, this is the ideal choice if you prefer to use your own custom frame. KNOWOL reproductions are beautifully restored works of art.
The Framed Upgrade
Crafted from solid Ayous wood sourced from renewable forests, a sustainable, exotic timber that is lightweight and incredibly warp-resistant. Featuring a sleek 0.75″ profile in your choice of finish. Protected by premium Acrylite. Unlike cheap, heavy glass, our Acrylite is shatterproof, exceptionally clear, and lightweight, ensuring your vintage map is protected for decades to come. All framing components are ethically sourced from Japan and the US. Framed prints arrive fully assembled with hanging hardware included. No frame shop, no assembly, no second trips.
Shipping & Delivery
Free U.S. Shipping: All orders ship 100% free within the United States.
Unframed Prints: Carefully rolled and shipped in a heavy-duty, crush-resistant mailing tube.
Framed Prints: Shipped in custom-built protective packaging engineered specifically to keep the frame corners and Acrylite cover in flawless condition during transit.
Turnaround Time: Most orders ship within 3–5 business days and arrive at your door within 7–10 business.
Returns & Quality Guarantee
Because every piece is custom-printed and framed to order exactly to your specifications, we are unable to accept returns or exchanges for a change of mind or sizing issues. However, we stand 100% behind our craftsmanship. If your art arrives damaged in transit or has a visible defect, email us a photo within 30 days and we will immediately expedite a flawless replacement. Quality guaranteed: the KNOWOL standard.