Boston Interactive Map
Explore this detailed Boston map showing historic neighborhoods, Freedom Trail, and transportation networks. Boston layers colonial streets with modern districts and world-class universities.
This interactive map of Boston allows you to explore the city's geography, including its irregular colonial street pattern, the Charles River waterfront, and T subway system. Click on markers to learn more about specific locations across Beantown.
About Boston - Beantown
Boston layers colonial streets with modern districts and world-class universities. Founded in 1630, the city covers 48.3 sq mi with a population of 685,094 and serves as a center for education/research, healthcare, finance, and tech/biotech.
The Boston map reveals the city's unique historic character shaped by its colonial origins and role as America's intellectual capital.
Boston Quick Facts
- Nickname: Beantown
- State: Massachusetts
- Population: 685,094
- Area: 48.3 sq mi
- Founded: 1630
- Region: Northeast
- Time Zone: Eastern Time (ET)
Boston Geography and Neighborhoods
An irregular street pattern in historic core contrasts with Back Bay's straight grid; the Charles River esplanade frames the north. MBTA lines radiate from Downtown Crossing/Government Center hubs.
Major Neighborhoods
- Downtown - Historic business district with Government Center and Financial District
- Back Bay - Victorian neighborhood with Newbury Street shopping and Copley Square
- North End - Italian-American neighborhood with historic sites and restaurants
- Cambridge - Academic hub home to Harvard University and MIT
Boston Transportation Networks
MBTA 'T' subway, commuter rail, buses, and ferries connect the city and region. The oldest public transit system in America serves Greater Boston.
Major Transportation Hubs
- Airport: Logan International Airport (BOS)
- Highways: I-93, I-90 (Mass Pike), US-1, Storrow Drive
- Public Transit: MBTA Green, Red, Blue, Orange Lines; Silver Line BRT; Commuter Rail
- Water Transportation: Harbor ferries and water taxis
Boston Landmarks and Attractions
The Boston map reveals numerous historic landmarks and attractions that define American colonial and revolutionary history.
Iconic Landmarks
- Freedom Trail - 2.5-mile red-brick path connecting 16 historic sites
- Faneuil Hall - Historic meeting hall and marketplace known as "Cradle of Liberty"
- Boston Common/Public Garden - America's oldest public park with Swan Boats
- Fenway Park - Historic baseball stadium home to the Red Sox since 1912
- Back Bay - Victorian neighborhood with architectural and cultural attractions
Boston Economy and Industries
Education/research, healthcare, finance, and tech/biotech drive Boston's economy. The city serves as America's intellectual and medical research capital.
Key Economic Centers
- Financial District - Banking and financial services
- Longwood Medical Area - Hospital and medical research complex
- Cambridge - Universities and biotech companies
- Seaport District - Innovation economy and tech startups
Boston Climate and Geography
Humid continental with snowy winters; moderated by the Atlantic. The city's coastal location creates distinct seasonal weather patterns with nor'easters in winter.
Boston's geography is defined by its position on a peninsula in Massachusetts Bay, with the Charles River separating the city from Cambridge and providing scenic waterfront areas throughout the metropolitan region.
How to Use This Boston Map
This interactive Boston map provides multiple ways to explore Beantown. Use the zoom controls to focus on specific neighborhoods or historic sites, and click on markers to access information about attractions, universities, and cultural landmarks.
Whether you're planning a visit to Boston, studying American history, or researching the city's role in education and healthcare, this map serves as your comprehensive guide. The map includes T subway lines, the Freedom Trail, and highlights both historic sites and modern districts that define Boston's character.
For educational purposes, this Boston map helps students understand how colonial history influences modern urban development, showing how the city's oldest areas contrast with planned neighborhoods like Back Bay while maintaining connections through public transportation.