Comprehensive catalog of Boston’s historic maps and plans from the 1600s to the early 1900s that guides readers through reproductions, sources, and scholarly references to the city’s changing landscape.
This volume gathers an array of maps and plans, documenting Boston and surrounding areas as they were drawn, measured, and published over three centuries. It highlights how these pieces were produced, where they’re held, and how later editions and facsimiles relate to the original documents.
- Detailed entries on map titles, sizes, scales, and publication notes
- Reproductions and facsimiles from major collections and societies
- Connections to histories of Boston, its harbor, and nearby towns
Ideal for researchers, students, and map enthusiasts seeking historical context and bibliographic guidance.