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1870s Maps of Dorset, England

Explore 13 historic maps of Dorset from the 1870s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1870s — 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 Dorset's landscape evolved across the 1870s, 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 1870s, 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 Dorset's history through authentic maps from the 1870s. This is your window into the past.

Dorset, England maps

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  1. 1870 Map of Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXII, 1872 Print
    1870 Map of Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXII, 1872 Print
    1870 Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXII
    1872 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorset, including Fordingbridge, Godshill, and other nearby areas
  4. 1870 Map of Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXXXVI, 1872 Print
    1870 Map of Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXXXVI, 1872 Print
    1870 Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXXXVI
    1872 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorset, including Bournemouth, Christchurch, and other nearby areas
  7. 1870 Map of Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXXVIII, 1872 Print
    1870 Map of Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXXVIII, 1872 Print
    1870 Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXXVIII
    1872 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorset, including Bournemouth, Christchurch, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1870 Map of Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXX, 1872 Print
    1870 Map of Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXX, 1872 Print
    1870 Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXX
    1872 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorset, including Verwood, North Kingston, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1870 Map of Dorset XVI.SE, 1887 Print
    1870 Map of Dorset XVI.SE, 1887 Print
    1870 Dorset XVI.SE
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorset, including Verwood, Gotham, and other nearby areas
  16. 1870 Map of Dorset XVII.SW, 1887 Print
    1870 Map of Dorset XVII.SW, 1887 Print
    1870 Dorset XVII.SW
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorset, including Fordingbridge, Hyde, and other nearby areas
  19. 1870 Map of Dorset XVII.NW, 1887 Print
    1870 Map of Dorset XVII.NW, 1887 Print
    1870 Dorset XVII.NW
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorset, including Fordingbridge, Godshill, and other nearby areas
  22. 1870 Map of Dorset XXVI.SE, 1887 Print
    1870 Map of Dorset XXVI.SE, 1887 Print
    1870 Dorset XXVI.SE
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorset, including Verwood, Ashley Heath, and other nearby areas
  25. 1870 Map of Dorset XXVI.NE, 1887 Print
    1870 Map of Dorset XXVI.NE, 1887 Print
    1870 Dorset XXVI.NE
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorset, including Verwood, Three Legged Cross, and other nearby areas
  28. 1870 Map of Dorset XXXV.SE, 1888 Print
    1870 Map of Dorset XXXV.SE, 1888 Print
    1870 Dorset XXXV.SE
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorset, including Bournemouth, Kinson, and other nearby areas
  31. 1870 Map of Dorset XXXV.NE, 1888 Print
    1870 Map of Dorset XXXV.NE, 1888 Print
    1870 Dorset XXXV.NE
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorset, including Ameysford, Ferndown, and other nearby areas
  34. 1876 Map of Wiltshire LXXV, 1887 Print
    1876 Map of Wiltshire LXXV, 1887 Print
    1876 Wiltshire LXXV
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorset, including Wimborne St. Giles, Broad Chalke, and other nearby areas
  37. 1876 Map of Wiltshire LXXIX.NE, 1889 Print
    1876 Map of Wiltshire LXXIX.NE, 1889 Print
    1876 Wiltshire LXXIX.NE
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers Dorset, including Edmondsham, Wimborne St. Giles, and other nearby areas
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