1870s Maps of Chelmsford, England

Explore 5 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.
  • 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 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 LIII, 1881 Print
    1873 Map of Essex LIII, 1881 Print
    1873 Essex LIII
    1881 Print · USGS
    Covers Chelmsford, including Springfield, Great Baddow, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1873 Map of Essex LX, 1881 Print
    1873 Map of Essex LX, 1881 Print
    1873 Essex LX
    1881 Print · USGS
    Covers Chelmsford, including Billericay, Galleywood, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1874 Map of Essex XLIV, 1881 Print
    1874 Map of Essex XLIV, 1881 Print
    1874 Essex XLIV
    1881 Print · USGS
    Covers Chelmsford, including Witham, Springfield, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1874 Map of Essex LII, 1881 Print
    1874 Map of Essex LII, 1881 Print
    1874 Essex LII
    1881 Print · USGS
    Covers Chelmsford, including Great Baddow, Galleywood, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1874 Map of Essex XLIII, 1881 Print
    1874 Map of Essex XLIII, 1881 Print
    1874 Essex XLIII
    1881 Print · USGS
    Covers Chelmsford, including Springfield, Writtle, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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