== Historic district boundaries == 

 The nomination forms usually include a map, often copied from the local tax map of the district showing boundaries (with exceptions, like the very large Hudson River Historic District near where I live. This picture shows a sign with an NPS map of New Bedford, using slightly different boundaries than what I drew. It's easy when the described streets can form a pretty clear shape, like the way the Central New Bedford Historic District makes a nice little box. 

 And, BTW, if you go down to NB again (I'm guessing you live nearby, in Fall River (or should I spell it the way it's pronounced, as Fawl Riva(:-)?), I suggest a picture for the yet-uncreated County Street Historic District ... looking south along County from the Rotch House, there's a nice row of old mansions to look at that should be fairly visible even with leaves up. Had I prepared my trip in April better (and not been focusing just on NHLs), I would have gotten it then. 

 The problem with the nom forms is getting them. NY, where I live, puts almost all of them online. But MA so far does not. You can order copies for a nominal fee from the NPS, or you could see if the historical societies in New Bedford and Fall River (gotta love that URL!) have copies. I'm sure they would be delighted to assist you.