1940s Maps of Bolton, England

Explore 7 historic maps of Bolton from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Bolton's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Bolton's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Bolton, England maps

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  1. 1948 Map of Lancashire XCIV.NE, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Lancashire XCIV.NE, 1951 Print
    1948 Lancashire XCIV.NE
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Bolton, including Westhoughton, Chew Moor, and other nearby areas

  2. 1948 Map of Lancashire LXXXVI.SE, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Lancashire LXXXVI.SE, 1951 Print
    1948 Lancashire LXXXVI.SE
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Bolton, including Horwich, Bottom o' th' Moor, and other nearby areas

  3. 1948 Map of Lancashire XCIV.NW, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Lancashire XCIV.NW, 1951 Print
    1948 Lancashire XCIV.NW
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Bolton, including Haigh, Westhoughton, and other nearby areas

  4. 1948 Map of Lancashire LXXXVI.SW, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Lancashire LXXXVI.SW, 1951 Print
    1948 Lancashire LXXXVI.SW
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Bolton, including Blackrod, Haigh, and other nearby areas

  5. 1948 Map of Lancashire XCIV.SW, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Lancashire XCIV.SW, 1951 Print
    1948 Lancashire XCIV.SW
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Bolton, including Westhoughton, Bickershaw, and other nearby areas

  6. 1948 Map of Lancashire XCIV.SE, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Lancashire XCIV.SE, 1951 Print
    1948 Lancashire XCIV.SE
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Bolton, including Tyldesley, Hag Fold, and other nearby areas

  7. 1948 Map of Lancashire LXXXV.SE, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Lancashire LXXXV.SE, 1951 Print
    1948 Lancashire LXXXV.SE
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Bolton, including Standish, Blackrod, and other nearby areas

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