1940s Maps of Lancashire, England

Explore 7 historic maps of Lancashire from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Lancashire's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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 Lancashire's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Lancashire, England maps

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  1. 1945 Map of Lancashire XCII.SE, 1952 Print
    1945 Map of Lancashire XCII.SE, 1952 Print
    1945 Lancashire XCII.SE
    1952 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Lancashire, including Skelmersdale, Rainford, and other nearby areas

  2. 1946 Map of Lancashire XCIII.SW, 1951 Print
    1946 Map of Lancashire XCIII.SW, 1951 Print
    1946 Lancashire XCIII.SW
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Lancashire, including Rainford, Far Moor, and other nearby areas

  3. 1947 Map of Lancashire XCII.NE, 1951 Print
    1947 Map of Lancashire XCII.NE, 1951 Print
    1947 Lancashire XCII.NE
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Lancashire, including Skelmersdale, Lathom, and other nearby areas

  4. 1947 Map of Lancashire C.NE, 1951 Print
    1947 Map of Lancashire C.NE, 1951 Print
    1947 Lancashire C.NE
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Lancashire, including Rainford, Crank, and other nearby areas

  5. 1948 Map of Lancashire LXXXVI.SW, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Lancashire LXXXVI.SW, 1951 Print
    1948 Lancashire LXXXVI.SW
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Lancashire, including Blackrod, Haigh, and other nearby areas

  6. 1948 Map of Lancashire LXXXV.SE, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Lancashire LXXXV.SE, 1951 Print
    1948 Lancashire LXXXV.SE
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Lancashire, including Standish, Blackrod, and other nearby areas

  7. 1948 Map of Lancashire XCIII.NW, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Lancashire XCIII.NW, 1951 Print
    1948 Lancashire XCIII.NW
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Lancashire, including Skelmersdale, Shevington, and other nearby areas

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