1956 Map of Boston North

About this map

The dense industrial and residential corridor north of Boston is depicted during a period of significant mid-century infrastructure, centered on the heavy rail activity of the B & M Yards and the sprawling Logan International Airport. The map highlights the contrast between the tightly packed neighborhoods of Charlestown, Somerville, and Chelsea and the expansive protected landscapes of the Middlesex Fells Reservation and Breakheart Reservation. Historical landmarks such as the Bunker Hill Monument stand alongside institutional complexes like the U S Naval Hospital and the Massachusetts Soldiers Home. Genealogists and local historians will find value in the detailed mapping of numerous religious and memorial sites, including Holy Cross Cemetery and Woodlawn Cemetery, as well as the mid-century footprint of Tufts College and the aviation history preserved at Revere Airport.