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1870s Maps of Chelmsford, England

Explore 12 historic maps of Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford'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.
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Start exploring Chelmsford's history through authentic maps from the 1870s. This is your window into the past.

Chelmsford, England maps

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  1. 1873 Map of Essex LXII, 1880 Print
    1873 Map of Essex LXII, 1880 Print
    1873 Essex LXII
    1880 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including South Woodham Ferrers, Maldon, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1873 Map of Essex LXI, 1880 Print
    1873 Map of Essex LXI, 1880 Print
    1873 Essex LXI
    1880 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including South Woodham Ferrers, Galleywood, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1873 Map of Essex LXX, 1880 Print
    1873 Map of Essex LXX, 1880 Print
    1873 Essex LXX
    1880 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including Rayleigh, South Woodham Ferrers, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1873 Map of Essex LI, 1881 Print
    1873 Map of Essex LI, 1881 Print
    1873 Essex LI
    1881 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including Ongar, Chipping Ongar, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1873 Map of Essex LIII, 1881 Print
    1873 Map of Essex LIII, 1881 Print
    1873 Essex LIII
    1881 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including Springfield, Great Baddow, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1873 Map of Essex LX, 1881 Print
    1873 Map of Essex LX, 1881 Print
    1873 Essex LX
    1881 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including Billericay, Galleywood, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1874 Map of Essex XXXIV, 1881 Print
    1874 Map of Essex XXXIV, 1881 Print
    1874 Essex XXXIV
    1881 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including Witham, Great Notley, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1874 Map of Essex XLIV, 1881 Print
    1874 Map of Essex XLIV, 1881 Print
    1874 Essex XLIV
    1881 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including Witham, Springfield, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1874 Map of Essex LII, 1881 Print
    1874 Map of Essex LII, 1881 Print
    1874 Essex LII
    1881 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including Great Baddow, Galleywood, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1874 Map of Essex XLII, 1881 Print
    1874 Map of Essex XLII, 1881 Print
    1874 Essex XLII
    1881 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including Hatfield Heath, Roxwell, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1874 Map of Essex XLIII, 1881 Print
    1874 Map of Essex XLIII, 1881 Print
    1874 Essex XLIII
    1881 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including Springfield, Writtle, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1875 Map of Essex XXXIII, 1881 Print
    1875 Map of Essex XXXIII, 1881 Print
    1875 Essex XXXIII
    1881 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including Great Dunmow, Felsted, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
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