Last updated: 2026-10-19
Boston Map Poster
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Free to design · Printed posters from $24.99, shipping included to 20 countries
Boston boasts one of the most unique cartographic layouts in America. Unlike the rigorous grids of younger cities, Boston's downtown streets follow colonial cow paths from the 1600s, creating a beautifully chaotic, organic web. This ancient tangle is sharply contrasted by the Back Bay neighborhood to the west, an area entirely reclaimed from the Charles River featuring a perfectly ordered 19th-century grid.
Boston on the map
A custom map poster of Boston, United States turns a meaningful location into personalized wall art — completely free with MapPoster.
The wide expanse of the Charles River separating Boston from Cambridge, paired with the massive green rectangle of the Boston Common in the very center of the city, anchors the map visually. Highlighting the jagged coastline of the harbor islands plunging into the Atlantic provides incredible texture. Deep brick reds, historic colonial blues, or warm parchment tones are the ultimate choice for honoring this profoundly historic city.
Printed and shipped to your door
Design your Boston map poster for free, then order it printed from the same editor. Posters print at 300 DPI on 170 gsm silk paper (A4 on 350 gsm card), and tracked shipping to 20 countries is included in every price. Each print is made to order within 3 business days, then usually arrives 3 to 6 business days after it ships (longer to Canada, Australia, Norway, New Zealand, Japan, Brazil and Mexico).
| Size | Dimensions | Poster |
|---|---|---|
| A4 | 8.3 × 11.7″ | $24.99 |
| 12 × 18″ | 30 × 46 cm | $34.99 |
| 16 × 20″ | 41 × 51 cm | $39.99 |
| 18 × 24″ | 46 × 61 cm | $44.99 |
| 12 × 12″ | 30 × 30 cm | $29.99 |
| 20 × 20″ | 50 × 50 cm | $44.99 |
Also framed (black, white or oak) from $79.99, on canvas from $69.99. Prices in USD, shipping included; checkout switches to EUR or GBP based on where you are. A print that arrives damaged is reprinted or refunded for free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I order a printed Boston map poster?
Yes. Design your Boston poster, then order it from the editor as a poster from $24.99, framed (black, white or oak) from $79.99, on canvas from $69.99. Prints are made at 300 DPI, tracked shipping to 20 countries is included in the price, and each print is made to order within 3 business days, then usually arrives 3 to 6 business days after it ships (longer to Canada, Australia, Norway, New Zealand, Japan, Brazil and Mexico).
Is the Boston map poster really free?
You can design and download a Boston map poster at 1080p with a small watermark at no cost. High-resolution versions (up to 7200px) without watermark are a one-time $6.99, and printed posters from $24.99 with shipping included. No subscription or account required.
What themes are available?
MapPoster has 50+ themes: 50+ artistic vector styles, including classic city maps with street names (Minimal White, Midnight Dark, Modern Voyager), plus OpenStreetMap and satellite map tiles. Artistic themes render every road and waterway in custom color palettes — from moody dark tones to bright pastels.
Can I customize the colors and style of my Boston poster?
Yes. Pick from 50+ themes, then adjust the color palette, text overlay, fonts, and layout. You can add a title, subtitle, date, and GPS coordinates for Boston. Everything is adjustable in the editor before you download.
