1956 Map of Boston, 1974 Print
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1956 Map of Boston

USGS Topo · Published 1974

This historical map portrays the area of Boston in 1956, primarily covering Suffolk County as well as portions of Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, and Rhode Island. Featuring a scale of 1:250000, this map provides a highly detailed snapshot of the terrain, roads, buildings, counties, and historical landmarks in the Boston region at the time. Published in 1974, it is one of 6 known editions of this map due to revisions or reprints.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250000
Physical Dimensions28 x 21.8 inches

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CopyrightPublic Domain