What are the different types of historical maps available for Colchester?

There are a diverse and wide variety of historical maps available for Colchester. On Pastmaps.com, you'll find 102 topographic maps and aerials.

What is the oldest map of Colchester?

According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of Colchester is from 1874.

Where can I purchase historical maps of Colchester for my home or office?

You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 102 historical maps of Colchester on Pastmaps.com.

Where can I download high-res historical maps of Colchester?

You can download high-res versions of any of the 102 historical maps of Colchester on Pastmaps.com. Use them however you'd like, no subscription required.

Are there historical topographic maps available for Colchester?

According to Pastmaps.com, there are 102 historical topographic maps available for Colchester.

Is there historical aerial imagery available for Colchester?

According to Pastmaps.com, high-res modern satellite and LiDAR imagery are available for this area, but historical aerial imagery is not yet available.

Where are historical maps of Colchester sourced from?

According to Pastmaps.com, historical maps of Colchester are sourced from a variety of trusted public and private collections, including national libraries and archives such as the U.S. Geological Survey, the Library of Congress, and the National Library of Scotland.

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1874 Map of Essex XLV, 1880 Print
1874 Essex XLV
1880 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Colchester, including Witham, Tiptree, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1874 Map of Essex XLVII, 1880 Print
1874 Essex XLVII
1880 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Colchester, including Brightlingsea, West Mersea, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1874 Map of Essex XLVI, 1881 Print
1874 Essex XLVI
1881 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Colchester, including West Mersea, Tollesbury, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1874 Map of Essex XXXVII, 1881 Print
1874 Essex XXXVII
1881 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Colchester, including Brightlingsea, Wivenhoe, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1874 Map of Essex XXXV, 1881 Print
1874 Essex XXXV
1881 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Colchester, including Witham, Tiptree, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1874 Map of Essex XXVIII, 1881 Print
1874 Essex XXVIII
1881 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Colchester, including Mile End, Wivenhoe, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1874 Map of Essex XXXVI, 1881 Print
1874 Essex XXXVI
1881 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Colchester, including Stanway, Tiptree, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1875 Map of Essex XIX, 1880 Print
1875 Essex XIX
1880 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Colchester, including Mile End, Lawford, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1875 Map of Essex XVIII, 1880 Print
1875 Essex XVIII
1880 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Colchester, including Mile End, West Bergholt, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1875 Map of Essex XXVI, 1881 Print
1875 Essex XXVI
1881 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Colchester, including Coggeshall, Earls Colne, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1875 Map of Essex XXVII, 1881 Print
1875 Essex XXVII
1881 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Colchester, including Mile End, Stanway, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1875 Map of Suffolk LXXXVII.NE, 1887 Print
1875 Suffolk LXXXVII.NE
1887 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Colchester, including Lawford, Dedham, and other nearby areas
1876 Map of Essex XVII, 1881 Print
1876 Essex XVII
1881 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Colchester, including Halstead, Earls Colne, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1884 Map of Suffolk LXXXVII.NW, 1885 Print
1884 Suffolk LXXXVII.NW
1885 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Colchester, including Dedham, Boxted, and other nearby areas
1885 Map of Suffolk LXXXV.NE & LXXXVI.NW
1885 Suffolk LXXXV.NE & LXXXVI.NW
1885 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Colchester, including Bures Hamlet, Wormingford, and other nearby areas
1885 Map of Suffolk LXXXVI.NE
1885 Suffolk LXXXVI.NE
1885 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Colchester, including Great Horkesley, Boxted, and other nearby areas
1895 Map of Essex XXXV.NE, 1897 Print
1895 Essex XXXV.NE
1897 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Colchester, including Kelvedon, Marks Tey, and other nearby areas
1895 Map of Essex XXVI.SE, 1898 Print
1895 Essex XXVI.SE
1898 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Colchester, including Coggeshall, Marks Tey, and other nearby areas
1895 Map of Essex XXXVII.NW, 1898 Print
1895 Essex XXXVII.NW
1898 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Colchester, including Brightlingsea, Wivenhoe, and other nearby areas
1895 Map of Essex XXXVII.SW, 1898 Print
1895 Essex XXXVII.SW
1898 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Colchester, including Brightlingsea, West Mersea, and other nearby areas
1895 Map of Essex XLVII.SW, 1898 Print
1895 Essex XLVII.SW
1898 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Colchester, including West Mersea, Bradwell-on-Sea, and other nearby areas
1895 Map of Essex XLV.NE, 1898 Print
1895 Essex XLV.NE
1898 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Colchester, including Tiptree, Great Totham, and other nearby areas
1895 Map of Essex XLVI.NE, 1898 Print
1895 Essex XLVI.NE
1898 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Colchester, including West Mersea, Tollesbury, and other nearby areas
1895 Map of Essex XXXVI.SW, 1898 Print
1895 Essex XXXVI.SW
1898 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Colchester, including Tiptree, Layer-de-la-Haye, and other nearby areas
1895 Map of Essex XLVI.NW, 1898 Print
1895 Essex XLVI.NW
1898 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Colchester, including Tollesbury, Tolleshunt D'Arcy, and other nearby areas

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Frequently asked questions

What are the different types of historical maps available for Colchester?
There are a diverse and wide variety of historical maps available for Colchester. On Pastmaps.com, you'll find 102 topographic maps and aerials.
What is the oldest map of Colchester?
According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of Colchester is this 1874 Map of Essex XLV.
Where can I purchase historical maps of Colchester for my home or office?
You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 102 historical maps of Colchester on Pastmaps.com.
Where can I download high-res historical maps of Colchester?
You can download high-res versions of any of the 102 historical maps of Colchester on Pastmaps.com. Use them however you'd like, no subscription required.
Are there historical topographic maps available for Colchester?
According to Pastmaps.com, there are 102 historical topographic maps available for Colchester.
Is there historical aerial imagery available for Colchester?
According to Pastmaps.com, high-res modern satellite and LiDAR imagery are available for this area, but historical aerial imagery is not yet available.
Where are historical maps of Colchester sourced from?
According to Pastmaps.com, historical maps of Colchester are sourced from a variety of trusted public and private collections, including national libraries and archives such as the U.S. Geological Survey, the Library of Congress, and the National Library of Scotland.

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