Can you view old Ordnance Survey maps online?
Digitised copies of many Ordnance Survey maps are available on several websites including: National Library of Scotland (currently the most comprehensive source of publicly available free digitised maps and index maps) A Vision of Britain through Time. British History Online.
How do I find old maps of my area?
Listed below are some pointers to some of the more popular places to finding historical maps.
- City Libraries. The first place to look for a city map is the obvious low-tech destination: the library.
- David Ramsey Map Collection.
- Sanborn Maps.
- Oddens’ Bookmark.
Where can I get old maps for free?
The 3 Best Places To Find Free Historical Maps Online
- Old Maps Online. A new site, Old Maps Online aims to be the definitive source of free map information on the Internet.
- Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection.
- Flickr.
Where can I buy old OS maps?
Old Maps Online www.oldmapsonline.org/ On-line. Includes OS maps. SABRE www. sabre- roads.
Are old maps in the public domain?
As a reminder, almost all maps published under the auspices of the U.S. Government fall outside of these restrictions anyway, as they are part of the public domain from their beginning.
How do I get a copy of my Ordnance Survey map?
Email [email protected] with the following information: The area you are interested in. Let us know either the specific sheet you require (e.g. NT 2374, published 1974) or the URL of the map from our OS sheet records viewer or send us a site plan of your location (see example site plan of your location in PDF format)
Can you look at Google maps from years ago?
Although Google Earth displays current imagery automatically, you can also see how images have changed over time and view past versions of a map. Just go to Google Earth and enter a location in the search bar. Click on view and then on ‘Historical Imagery’ to see the image you want for a particular time.
What are the earliest Ordnance Survey maps?
The first Ordnance Survey map was published in 1801. England’s most south-easterly county, Kent, was one area most vulnerable to French invasion. These early maps, with their elaborate hill shading and attention to communication routes, highlight the emphasis given to military use.
Are old Ordnance Survey maps valuable?
During both World Wars, the Ordnance Survey was vital to the war effort, producing a variety of maps that are now highly collectable. Many of the maps produced between 1914 and 1918 show parts of France and Belgium, while those created in the Second World War cover some more far-flung areas.
Are maps royalty free?
Using the maps: The data used to create the maps comes from the Census Bureau, an agency of the US government, and is in the public domain. Therefore any maps you download from this site are in the public domain and you’re free to use them as you choose.
Are maps copyrighted UK?
Copyright in maps Maps published by United Kingdom government departments are covered by Crown Copyright, which usually lasts for 50 years from the end of the year in which the map was published. For example, Crown Copyright on a map published in December 1970 would usually pass out of copyright in January 2021.
What is the oldest Ordnance Survey?
How many old Ordnance Survey maps are there in England?
OLD ORDNANCE SURVEY MAPS For England So far we have published over 2,000 maps for towns in England. The Maps are highly detailed, taken from the 1/2500 plans and reprinted at about 14 inches to the mile.
What is the Godfrey Edition-old Ordnance Survey?
The Godfrey Edition – Old Ordnance Survey Maps – Index These maps are invaluable for historians and genealogists. We have now published almost 3,500 titles in this major series of reprints of Old Ordnance Survey Maps of towns throughout Britain and Ireland.
When did ordordnance survey start and end?
Ordnance Survey Maps – Six-inch England and Wales, 1842-1952 The most comprehensive, topographic mapping covering all of England and Wales from the 1840s to the 1950s. Two editions for all areas, and then regular updates in the 20th century for urban or rapidly changing areas.
Where can I find index maps of England and Wales?
These websites feature online index maps: National Library of Scotland sheet indexes – these also cover England and Wales. There is also a selection of index maps available at The National Archives and at many other archives and libraries.