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1930s Maps of Dorset, England

Explore 54 historic maps of Dorset from the 1930s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1930s — 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 1930s, 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 1930s, 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.
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Start exploring Dorset's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.

Dorset, England maps

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  1. 1931 Map of Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXXVIII.SW, 1934 Print
    1931 Map of Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXXVIII.SW, 1934 Print
    1931 Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXXVIII.SW
    1934 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dorset, including Bournemouth, Parley Cross, and other nearby areas
  4. 1931 Map of Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXXXVI.NW, 1934 Print
    1931 Map of Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXXXVI.NW, 1934 Print
    1931 Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXXXVI.NW
    1934 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dorset, including Bournemouth, Christchurch, and other nearby areas
  7. 1931 Map of Dorset XLIII.SE, 1934 Print
    1931 Map of Dorset XLIII.SE, 1934 Print
    1931 Dorset XLIII.SE
    1934 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dorset, including Poole, Wareham St. Martin, and other nearby areas
  10. 1932 Map of Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXXVII.SE, 1934 Print
    1932 Map of Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXXVII.SE, 1934 Print
    1932 Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXXVII.SE
    1934 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole, and other nearby areas
  13. 1933 Map of Dorset XLIII.NE, 1935 Print
    1933 Map of Dorset XLIII.NE, 1935 Print
    1933 Dorset XLIII.NE
    1935 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dorset, including Poole, Upton, and other nearby areas
  16. 1933 Map of Dorset LI.NW & LI.NE, 1935 Print
    1933 Map of Dorset LI.NW & LI.NE, 1935 Print
    1933 Dorset LI.NW & LI.NE
    1935 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dorset, including Poole, Studland, and other nearby areas
  19. 1934 Map of Dorset XXXIV.SE
    1934 Map of Dorset XXXIV.SE
    1934 Dorset XXXIV.SE
    1934 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dorset, including Poole, East End, and other nearby areas
  22. 1934 Map of Dorset XXXV.SW, 1937 Print
    1934 Map of Dorset XXXV.SW, 1937 Print
    1934 Dorset XXXV.SW
    1937 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole, and other nearby areas
  25. 1938 Map of Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXXVIII.SW, 1943 Print
    1938 Map of Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXXVIII.SW, 1943 Print
    1938 Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXXVIII.SW
    1943 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dorset, including Bournemouth, Parley Cross, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1938 Map of Dorset LX.NW & LX.NE, 1944 Print
    1938 Map of Dorset LX.NW & LX.NE, 1944 Print
    1938 Dorset LX.NW & LX.NE
    1944 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dorset, including Southwell, Portland, and other nearby areas
  31. 1938 Map of Dorset LVIII.NE, 1944 Print
    1938 Map of Dorset LVIII.NE, 1944 Print
    1938 Dorset LVIII.NE
    1944 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dorset, including Castletown, Portland, and other nearby areas
  34. 1938 Map of Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXXXVI.NW, 1944 Print
    1938 Map of Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXXXVI.NW, 1944 Print
    1938 Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXXXVI.NW
    1944 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dorset, including Bournemouth, Christchurch, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1938 Map of Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXXVII.SE, 1944 Print
    1938 Map of Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXXVII.SE, 1944 Print
    1938 Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXXVII.SE
    1944 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1938 Map of Dorset XLIII.SE, 1944 Print
    1938 Map of Dorset XLIII.SE, 1944 Print
    1938 Dorset XLIII.SE
    1944 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dorset, including Poole, Wareham St. Martin, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1938 Map of Dorset LI.NW & LI.NE, 1944 Print
    1938 Map of Dorset LI.NW & LI.NE, 1944 Print
    1938 Dorset LI.NW & LI.NE
    1944 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dorset, including Poole, Studland, and other nearby areas
  46. 1938 Map of Dorset XLIII.NE, 1944 Print
    1938 Map of Dorset XLIII.NE, 1944 Print
    1938 Dorset XLIII.NE
    1944 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dorset, including Poole, Upton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1938 Map of Dorset LIII.SE, 1947 Print
    1938 Map of Dorset LIII.SE, 1947 Print
    1938 Dorset LIII.SE
    1947 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dorset, including Weymouth, United Kingdom, and other nearby areas
  52. 1938 Map of Dorset XLVII.NW, 1947 Print
    1938 Map of Dorset XLVII.NW, 1947 Print
    1938 Dorset XLVII.NW
    1947 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dorset, including Dorchester, Winterbourne Steepleton, and other nearby areas
  55. 1938 Map of Dorset XL.SE, 1947 Print
    1938 Map of Dorset XL.SE, 1947 Print
    1938 Dorset XL.SE
    1947 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dorset, including Dorchester, Higher Bockhampton, and other nearby areas
  58. 1938 Map of Dorset V.SW, 1947 Print
    1938 Map of Dorset V.SW, 1947 Print
    1938 Dorset V.SW
    1947 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dorset, including Yeovil, Yeovil Without, and other nearby areas
  61. 1938 Map of Dorset XXXVI.NE, 1947 Print
    1938 Map of Dorset XXXVI.NE, 1947 Print
    1938 Dorset XXXVI.NE
    1947 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dorset, including Harcombe Bottom, Hoyton, and other nearby areas
  64. 1938 Map of Dorset VI.SW, 1947 Print
    1938 Map of Dorset VI.SW, 1947 Print
    1938 Dorset VI.SW
    1947 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dorset, including Sherborne, Castleton, and other nearby areas
  67. 1938 Map of Dorset XL.SW, 1947 Print
    1938 Map of Dorset XL.SW, 1947 Print
    1938 Dorset XL.SW
    1947 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dorset, including Dorchester, Winterbourne Steepleton, and other nearby areas
  70. 1938 Map of Dorset XXIV.NE, 1947 Print
    1938 Map of Dorset XXIV.NE, 1947 Print
    1938 Dorset XXIV.NE
    1947 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dorset, including Tarrant Keyneston, Tarrant Monkton, and other nearby areas
  73. 1938 Map of Dorset V.SE, 1947 Print
    1938 Map of Dorset V.SE, 1947 Print
    1938 Dorset V.SE
    1947 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Dorset, including Sherborne, Castleton, and other nearby areas
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