1930s Maps of Chelmsford, England

Explore 14 historic maps of Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford'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 Chelmsford's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.


Chelmsford, England maps

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  1. 1938 Map of Essex nXXXIV.SE, 1946 Print
    1938 Map of Essex nXXXIV.SE, 1946 Print
    1938 Essex nXXXIV.SE
    1946 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including Great Notley, Felsted, and other nearby areas

  2. 1938 Map of Essex nLIV.SW, 1946 Print
    1938 Map of Essex nLIV.SW, 1946 Print
    1938 Essex nLIV.SW
    1946 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including Writtle, Roxwell, and other nearby areas

  3. 1938 Map of Essex nLXIII.NW, 1946 Print
    1938 Map of Essex nLXIII.NW, 1946 Print
    1938 Essex nLXIII.NW
    1946 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including Galleywood, Writtle, and other nearby areas

  4. 1938 Map of Essex nLV.SE, 1946 Print
    1938 Map of Essex nLV.SE, 1946 Print
    1938 Essex nLV.SE
    1946 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including Maldon, Heybridge, and other nearby areas

  5. 1938 Map of Essex nLXXII.SW, 1946 Print
    1938 Map of Essex nLXXII.SW, 1946 Print
    1938 Essex nLXXII.SW
    1946 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including Billericay, Great Burstead and South Green, and other nearby areas

  6. 1938 Map of Essex nLXXII.SE, 1946 Print
    1938 Map of Essex nLXXII.SE, 1946 Print
    1938 Essex nLXXII.SE
    1946 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including Shotgate, Runwell, and other nearby areas

  7. 1938 Map of Essex nLXXII.NW, 1946 Print
    1938 Map of Essex nLXXII.NW, 1946 Print
    1938 Essex nLXXII.NW
    1946 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including Billericay, Ingatestone and Fryerning, and other nearby areas

  8. 1938 Map of Essex nLXXI.NE, 1946 Print
    1938 Map of Essex nLXXI.NE, 1946 Print
    1938 Essex nLXXI.NE
    1946 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including Billericay, Ingatestone and Fryerning, and other nearby areas

  9. 1938 Map of Essex nLIV.SE, 1946 Print
    1938 Map of Essex nLIV.SE, 1946 Print
    1938 Essex nLIV.SE
    1946 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including Springfield, Great Baddow, and other nearby areas

  10. 1938 Map of Essex nLXIII.NE, 1946 Print
    1938 Map of Essex nLXIII.NE, 1946 Print
    1938 Essex nLXIII.NE
    1946 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including Great Baddow, Galleywood, and other nearby areas

  11. 1938 Map of Essex nLXXIII.SW, 1946 Print
    1938 Map of Essex nLXXIII.SW, 1946 Print
    1938 Essex nLXXIII.SW
    1946 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including Rayleigh, South Woodham Ferrers, and other nearby areas

  12. 1938 Map of Essex nLXXIII.SE, 1946 Print
    1938 Map of Essex nLXXIII.SE, 1946 Print
    1938 Essex nLXXIII.SE
    1946 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including Rayleigh, South Woodham Ferrers, and other nearby areas

  13. 1938 Map of Essex nLIV.NW, 1946 Print
    1938 Map of Essex nLIV.NW, 1946 Print
    1938 Essex nLIV.NW
    1946 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including Writtle, Broomfield, and other nearby areas

  14. 1938 Map of Essex nLIV.NE, 1946 Print
    1938 Map of Essex nLIV.NE, 1946 Print
    1938 Essex nLIV.NE
    1946 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Chelmsford, including Springfield, Broomfield, and other nearby areas

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