1946 Map of Boston South

About this map

Harvard University and the Mass Institute of Technology anchor the northern bank of the Charles River Basin, documenting the mid-century density of academic and medical institutions. This urban landscape is defined by its extensive healthcare and civic infrastructure, including the Mass General Hospital and the sprawling Boston City Sanatorium. To the south, the terrain shifts into a series of residential neighborhoods and prominent green spaces like Franklin Park, which contains a Zoological Garden.