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2015 Map of Boston North

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Boston North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Bunker Hill and the surrounding urban reaches of the north shore dominate this modern topographic landscape. The area represents a dense intersection of industrial history and institutional growth, anchored by the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site to the north and the sprawling infrastructure of the General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to the south. The terrain is marked by significant elevations like Powder Horn Hill and Bear Hill, while the Mystic River and Malden River corridors define the low-lying industrial and transit sectors connecting West Everett, Malden Centre, and Chelsea.

Genealogists and local historians will find an exceptional density of burial grounds and academic sites, including the Milk Row Cem, Saint Patricks Cem, and Holy Cross Cem. The map also captures the preserved natural space of Middlesex Fells, which stands in contrast to the heavily developed residential blocks of Melrose and Medford. From the maritime reaches of the Inner Harbor to the inland waters of Spot Pond, this survey traces the complex transport and conservation patterns of the early 21st century.