Greater Boston Atlas (Paper) | 
 enlarge | Author: Inc. Arrow Map
Publisher: Arrow Map
Category: Book
List Price: $15.95
Buy Used: $3.95
You Save: $12.00 (75%)
Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 2600830
Media: Spiral-bound
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 88
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 13.3 x 10.2 x 0.4
ISBN: 1557513910
Dewey Decimal Number: 912
UPC: 043831513912
EAN: 9781557513915
ASIN: 1557513910
Publication Date: January 1, 2000
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Product Description
SECOND EDITION, Featuring 48 communities - Full color - Individual community maps - Street Index on map page - Public transportation maps - Route 128 boundary road map - Points of interest information - Community Statistics NEW FEATURE - Address and Block Locator - Size 10 1/2"X 13"
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 Love it - Much easier to read, twice as big, better colors, more detail, plus sturdy cover, lays flat, coated pages. August 18, 2007
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
This atlas gets a lot of use from a team of drivers and it still looks great. You can also write on it, and wipe off, so you don't end up with a map covered with someone else's directions. Much easier to read, twice as big and more detailed colors to make things clearer. Not sure what the other person was complaining about, first of all, this DOES split the area into grids, all at the same scale, with the exception of the detailed neighborhood maps grouped at the beginning. That's why they're called 'detailed', they're bigger so you can see them better...duh. It does NOT 'STOP at the edge of town', the maps encompass 2 full facing pages, continue onto the next page, with the associated map clearly indicated. Its really irritating when people give poor reviews when the item they purchased is unsuitable for their needs because they don't understand the map's intent. And when someone suggests 'boycotting' a map, it makes me wonder if they work for another map company. I think the statement that 'you don't need to know what town you're in to know where you are' points to the possibility that their reason for being lost all the time has nothing to do with this atlas. As for 'not understanding why they made this map', this atlas is for 'greater Boston featuring 48 COMMUNITIES', it is designed for delivery people etc who know where they ARE...if you didn't want it broken out by community, buy the boston METRO area map.
This is a great map, it paid for itself because previous maps at half the price barely lasted a year, this one is going strong after several years.
Big detailed colorful maps, spiral bound, laminated, innovative features - the best out there. August 18, 2007
As pointed out, these maps are large-scale with tremendous detail yet clear and uncluttered. Laminated, spiral bound to lay flat, this atlas is THE STANDARD, designed especially with features intended for heavy users like delivery organizations, real estate professionals, government field workers, etc. Very easy to follow FULL color maps unlike other atlases with only 2 colors; superior color schemes enhances clarity, makes important features stand out, including waterways, parks and public spaces, public transporation, localities, etc.
Lots of innovative features you don't see on other maps like individual community maps and a comprehensive index on every map with community statistics; Shopping centers, places of interest, plus a Route 128 map.
YES IT DOES split the area into grids, anything thats a different size is because its a detail map. The maps spread across 2 full pages and continue onto the next page, with the adjoining map # clearly indicated. The atlas is intended for someone who needs maps by community, that's why its a community map, not a metro map.
This edition while being less recent, is quite up-to-date since the suburbs of boston have been built out for some time and there aren't any street changes that affect its usability, so the price is right for the slightly older edition, particularly if you need a back-up copy or are buying several for a fleet of delivery personnel.
 WHY one map per community? March 17, 2000
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I used this map for many years, and never wondered if it had any relationship to why I was getting lost all the time. Then one day I was on a road trip thru Connecticut, and I saw Rand McNally's Boston Area atlas. In that one, it splits the area into grid pages... and every grid is at the same scale! You don't need to know what town you're in to find out where you are! You can see when a road changes name at the town border... because the map doesn't STOP at the edge of town! All the maps are at the same scale; I could tell how far away something was by where it was on the map! I don't understand why they make this map. Most of all, I don't understand why I can't seem to buy that Rand McNally map in any store in Eastern Massachusetts. All that have is this pathetic thing. I've had my Rand McNally for years, and I get lost much less often now. When I pull over, I can use the street lookup to figure out where I am, or I can trace my route from a last known location to where I think I am. I don't have to know where the towns begin and end... and find them as they're listed ALPHABETICALLY... as they are in this pathetic piece of mapmaking. Please don't encourage these people by buying this map. And tell all your friends. There IS a better way!
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