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1940s Maps of Preston, England

Explore 4 historic maps of Preston 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 Preston'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 Preston's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Preston, England maps

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  1. 1946 Map of Yorkshire CCXLI.NE, 1951 Print
    1946 Map of Yorkshire CCXLI.NE, 1951 Print
    1946 Yorkshire CCXLI.NE
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Preston, including Burton Pidsea, Paull, and other nearby areas
  4. 1946 Map of Yorkshire CCXXVII.SW, 1952 Print
    1946 Map of Yorkshire CCXXVII.SW, 1952 Print
    1946 Yorkshire CCXXVII.SW
    1952 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Preston, including Bilton, Sproatley, and other nearby areas
  7. 1946 Map of Yorkshire CCXXVII.SE, 1952 Print
    1946 Map of Yorkshire CCXXVII.SE, 1952 Print
    1946 Yorkshire CCXXVII.SE
    1952 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Preston, including Burton Pidsea, Lelley, and other nearby areas
  10. 1948 Map of Lincolnshire IV.SW, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Lincolnshire IV.SW, 1951 Print
    1948 Lincolnshire IV.SW
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Preston, including Goxhill, North Lincolnshire, and other nearby areas
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