Old Maps of Watford, England for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 19 historic maps of Watford. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Watford.


Watford, England maps

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  1. 1864 Map of Middlesex V, 1868 Print
    1864 Map of Middlesex V, 1868 Print
    1864 Middlesex V
    1868 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Watford, including London, Batchworth, and other nearby areas

  2. 1871 Map of Hertfordshire XXXIX, 1883 Print
    1871 Map of Hertfordshire XXXIX, 1883 Print
    1871 Hertfordshire XXXIX
    1883 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Watford, including Abbots Langley, St Stephen, and other nearby areas

  3. 1894 Map of Middlesex V.SW, 1899 Print
    1894 Map of Middlesex V.SW, 1899 Print
    1894 Middlesex V.SW
    1899 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Watford, including London, Batchworth, and other nearby areas

  4. 1896 Map of Hertfordshire XXXIX.SW, 1899 Print
    1896 Map of Hertfordshire XXXIX.SW, 1899 Print
    1896 Hertfordshire XXXIX.SW
    1899 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Watford, including Abbots Langley, St Stephen, and other nearby areas

  5. 1896 Map of Hertfordshire XLIV.NW, 1899 Print
    1896 Map of Hertfordshire XLIV.NW, 1899 Print
    1896 Hertfordshire XLIV.NW
    1899 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Watford, including Batchworth, Croxley Green, and other nearby areas

  6. 1896 Map of Hertfordshire XXXIX.SE, 1899 Print
    1896 Map of Hertfordshire XXXIX.SE, 1899 Print
    1896 Hertfordshire XXXIX.SE
    1899 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Watford, including St Stephen, Radlett, and other nearby areas

  7. 1896 Map of Hertfordshire XXXIX.NW, 1899 Print
    1896 Map of Hertfordshire XXXIX.NW, 1899 Print
    1896 Hertfordshire XXXIX.NW
    1899 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Watford, including Abbots Langley, St Stephen, and other nearby areas

  8. 1911 Map of London Sheet A, 1920 Print
    1911 Map of London Sheet A, 1920 Print
    1911 London Sheet A
    1920 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Watford, including London, Batchworth, and other nearby areas

  9. 1912 Map of Hertfordshire XLIV.SW, 1920 Print
    1912 Map of Hertfordshire XLIV.SW, 1920 Print
    1912 Hertfordshire XLIV.SW
    1920 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Watford, including London, Batchworth, and other nearby areas

  10. 1912 Map of Hertfordshire XXXIX.SE, 1920 Print
    1912 Map of Hertfordshire XXXIX.SE, 1920 Print
    1912 Hertfordshire XXXIX.SE
    1920 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Watford, including St Stephen, Radlett, and other nearby areas

  11. 1912 Map of Hertfordshire XLIV.NW, 1920 Print
    1912 Map of Hertfordshire XLIV.NW, 1920 Print
    1912 Hertfordshire XLIV.NW
    1920 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Watford, including Batchworth, Croxley Green, and other nearby areas

  12. 1912 Map of Hertfordshire XXXIX.SW, 1925 Print
    1912 Map of Hertfordshire XXXIX.SW, 1925 Print
    1912 Hertfordshire XXXIX.SW
    1925 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Watford, including Abbots Langley, St Stephen, and other nearby areas

  13. 1923 Map of Hertfordshire XXXIX.NW, 1925 Print
    1923 Map of Hertfordshire XXXIX.NW, 1925 Print
    1923 Hertfordshire XXXIX.NW
    1925 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Watford, including Abbots Langley, St Stephen, and other nearby areas

  14. 1934 Map of Hertfordshire XLIV.SW, 1939 Print
    1934 Map of Hertfordshire XLIV.SW, 1939 Print
    1934 Hertfordshire XLIV.SW
    1939 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Watford, including London, Batchworth, and other nearby areas

  15. 1938 Map of Hertfordshire XXXIX.SW, 1944 Print
    1938 Map of Hertfordshire XXXIX.SW, 1944 Print
    1938 Hertfordshire XXXIX.SW
    1944 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Watford, including Abbots Langley, St Stephen, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1938 Map of Hertfordshire XLIV.NW, 1944 Print
    1938 Map of Hertfordshire XLIV.NW, 1944 Print
    1938 Hertfordshire XLIV.NW
    1944 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Watford, including Batchworth, Croxley Green, and other nearby areas

  17. 1938 Map of Hertfordshire XXXIX.SE, 1944 Print
    1938 Map of Hertfordshire XXXIX.SE, 1944 Print
    1938 Hertfordshire XXXIX.SE
    1944 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Watford, including St Stephen, Radlett, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1938 Map of Hertfordshire XXXIX.NW, 1946 Print
    1938 Map of Hertfordshire XXXIX.NW, 1946 Print
    1938 Hertfordshire XXXIX.NW
    1946 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Watford, including Abbots Langley, St Stephen, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1938 Map of Hertfordshire XLIV.SW, 1946 Print
    1938 Map of Hertfordshire XLIV.SW, 1946 Print
    1938 Hertfordshire XLIV.SW
    1946 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Watford, including London, Batchworth, and other nearby areas

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