Old Maps of Backwood, County Offaly for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 6 historic maps of Backwood. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Backwood, County Offaly maps

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  1. 1838 Map of Kings County - Sheet 33, 1840 Print
    1838 Map of Kings County - Sheet 33, 1840 Print
    1838 Kings County - Sheet 33
    1840 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Backwood, including Arthur's Bridge, Clonaghadoo, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1838 Map of Kings County - Sheet 26, 1840 Print
    1838 Map of Kings County - Sheet 26, 1840 Print
    1838 Kings County - Sheet 26
    1840 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Backwood, including Kilcavan Cross, Clonygowan, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1839 Map of Queen's County - Sheet 4, 1841 Print
    1839 Map of Queen's County - Sheet 4, 1841 Print
    1839 Queen's County - Sheet 4
    1841 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Backwood, including Portarlington, Doolough Cross, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1907 Map of Queen's County - Sheet 4, 1910 Print
    1907 Map of Queen's County - Sheet 4, 1910 Print
    1907 Queen's County - Sheet 4
    1910 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Backwood, including Portarlington, Doolough Cross, and other nearby areas

  5. 1910 Map of Kings County - Sheet 26, 1913 Print
    1910 Map of Kings County - Sheet 26, 1913 Print
    1910 Kings County - Sheet 26
    1913 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Backwood, including Kilcavan Cross, Clonygowan, and other nearby areas

  6. 1910 Map of Kings County - Sheet 33, 1913 Print
    1910 Map of Kings County - Sheet 33, 1913 Print
    1910 Kings County - Sheet 33
    1913 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Backwood, including Arthur's Bridge, Clonaghadoo, and other nearby areas

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