Alphabetical streets
Arlington, Berkeley, Clarendon, Dartmouth, Exeter, Fairfield, Gloucester and Hereford cross the avenues in order, giving the grid a rhythm that is easy to trace on paper.
Minimalist map poster · United States
Back Bay Map Poster & Print
42.3501° N / 71.0870° W
A precise nineteenth-century grid laid over filled tidal flats, with alphabetical cross streets running between the Charles River and Copley Square.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Back Bay in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Back Bay, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Back Bay at home
The map
About this Back Bay map poster
Back Bay is one of the clearest examples of a planned neighbourhood in any American city. Until the mid-1800s it was a tidal basin of the Charles River, and the land was created by filling the flats with gravel brought in by rail. The result on a map is unmistakable: long parallel avenues running east to west, crossed at regular intervals by shorter streets.
Those cross streets run in alphabetical order, from Arlington, Berkeley and Clarendon through to Hereford, a detail locals use to navigate and visitors often notice only after a few blocks. Commonwealth Avenue carries a broad tree-lined mall down its centre, while Boylston Street and Copley Square hold Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library toward the southern side of the grid.
A Back Bay map poster makes the most of this order. The Charles River and the Esplanade form a soft northern border, the Public Garden anchors the eastern end, and the Massachusetts Turnpike cuts a clean line along the south. Framed in black and white, the neighbourhood looks almost like an architectural drawing, which is close to what it once was.
- Population
- 18,000
- Coordinates
- 42.3501° N / 71.0870° W
- Elevation
- 4 m
- Time zone
- New York
- Region
- Back Bay, Massachusetts
Commonwealth Avenue Mall
A wide central promenade divides Commonwealth Avenue through the neighbourhood, appearing on the map as a double line of road enclosing a long, narrow green strip.
Charles River edge
The Esplanade and the river basin run along the northern side, a broad expanse of water that contrasts with the dense rows of brownstone blocks just inland.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Back Bay
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Back Bay
A map that means something
Back Bay is a place people remember precisely: a first apartment on Marlborough Street, a marathon finish on Boylston, years of walks along the mall. A map of the grid holds those memories in a form that feels considered rather than sentimental.
Add a title, a subtitle such as a move-in date, and the coordinates line, then pick Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The digital files include six print sizes as 300 DPI PNG and PDF, or a printed poster can ship from a print partner.
Order the Back Bay posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Back Bay map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Back Bay poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Back Bay poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Back Bay poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Back Bay poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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