1985 Map of Boston North

About this map

The Mystic River and its associated lakes anchor this mid-1980s look at the densely developed suburbs north of the Charles. Following a period of significant regional infrastructure growth, the map shows the complex network of parkways like Fellsway East and major thoroughfares such as the Yankee Division Highway carving through established neighborhoods. While much of the area is urbanized, the sprawling Middlesex Fells Reservation remains a significant green space, dotted with reservoirs and rocky summits like Boojum Rock. The presence of major institutions, including Tufts University and Harvard University, alongside the industrial and transit hubs of Everett and Chelsea, illustrates the diverse economic character of the region. Local history is preserved in the detailed mapping of numerous cemeteries such as Woodlawn Cemetery and landmark structures like the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown.