Neighborhood Atlas
The “Southern Gateway to Boston,” with trolley history, Victorian architecture, local institutions, and a distinct identity within Dorchester.
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Original Historical Boston map print by Ed McCarthy.
Interactive map room
Use the zoom controls, mouse wheel, or trackpad to inspect the map. Once zoomed, drag the image to move around the page.
High-resolution detail
This enlarged section shows the fine detail, image work, annotations, and hand-drawn character of the finished map.
Open high-resolution detail ↗The story on the map
Although officially part of Dorchester, Mattapan is treated here as a neighborhood with a history and identity strong enough to stand on its own. The map emphasizes architecture, transportation, trolley development, and the local landscape as it appeared in 2009.