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1977 Map of Boston North, 1980 Print
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1977 Map of Boston North

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Mystic River serves as the central artery of this orthophotoquad, which captures the densely developed urban corridor north of Boston in the late 1970s. Unlike traditional line-drawn maps, this aerial imagery reveals the true density of neighborhoods in Somerville and Cambridge, showing the closely packed residential blocks and industrial zones that define the region. The view extends from the residential streets of Melrose and Malden in the north down to the piers and waterfront infrastructure of Boston Harbor. This specific survey, produced by the Department of the Interior, provides researchers with an exact visual record of the region's mid-century urban planning, including the complex highway and rail networks cutting through Everett and Chelsea just before the major redevelopment projects of the late 20th century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1977
Date Published1980
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:25000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain