1956 Map of Boston

About this map

Boston and its sprawling coastal neighbors anchor this mid-century view of the Massachusetts and New Hampshire shoreline. The industrial corridor stretching from Lowell and Lawrence up to Nashua and Manchester is clearly defined by the Merrimack River and the extensive tracks of the Boston and Maine railroad. Along the coast, the map details the intricate geography of Massachusetts Bay, from the protective curve of Cape Ann down to the early footprint of the Cape Cod National Seashore.