2018 Map of Boston South

About this map

The Charles River serves as the central artery for this densely populated urban landscape, separating the intellectual hubs of Cambridge and Somerville from the historic neighborhoods of Back Bay and Roxbury. Modern infrastructure like the Leonard P Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge stands alongside sites of deep historical significance, including the Granary Burying Ground and Boston National Historical Park. Further south, the map details the transition from industrial centers like Lower Mills and Milton Upper Mills to the expansive coastal areas around Dorchester Bay and Quincy. The shoreline is defined by notable landmarks such as Fort Independence on Castle Island and the marshes of the Squantum Peninsula. From the colonial-era Copps Hill Burial Ground to the prestigious campuses of Harvard University and Mit, the map documents the layer upon layer of development that characterizes the modern city.