While the placement of most locations is arbitrary, many are placed according to where they appear in relationship to each other in specific episodes of The Simpsons. In some cases 'one-time references' to specific locations have been disregarded in favor of others more often repeated. Due to the many inconsistencies among episodes, the map will never be completely accurate.

Although we'd like our map to be as accurate as a map to any imaginary place can be, our main intent is to preserve the comic spirit of Springfield, document its unique identity, and to have some fun at the same time.

The Map of Springfield is now available as a vector-based PDF file. This makes the map searchable with Adobe Acrobat and allows you to make a large print without any loss of resolution. ATTENTION: By downloading the PDF file you agree not to duplicate, alter or diseminate the file in any way. You also agree not to mass produce and/or sell prints of the Map of Springfield. Download the PDF file here (right click and "Save Target As..." on a PC; click and hold on a Mac).