Old Maps of Burnley, England for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Burnley with 71 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Burnley has changed over the decades.


Burnley, England maps

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  1. 1844 Map of Lancashire 63, 1848 Print
    1844 Map of Lancashire 63, 1848 Print
    1844 Lancashire 63
    1848 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Great Harwood, Clayton-le-Moors, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1844 Map of Lancashire 55, 1848 Print
    1844 Map of Lancashire 55, 1848 Print
    1844 Lancashire 55
    1848 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Clitheroe, Whalley, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1844 Map of Lancashire 65, 1848 Print
    1844 Map of Lancashire 65, 1848 Print
    1844 Lancashire 65
    1848 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Heptonstall, Shackleton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1844 Map of Lancashire 64, 1848 Print
    1844 Map of Lancashire 64, 1848 Print
    1844 Lancashire 64
    1848 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Holme Chapel, Mereclough, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1844 Map of Lancashire 73, 1848 Print
    1844 Map of Lancashire 73, 1848 Print
    1844 Lancashire 73
    1848 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Whitworth, Todmorden, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1844 Map of Lancashire 57, 1848 Print
    1844 Map of Lancashire 57, 1848 Print
    1844 Lancashire 57
    1848 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Heptonstall, Trawden Forest, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1844 Map of Lancashire 56, 1848 Print
    1844 Map of Lancashire 56, 1848 Print
    1844 Lancashire 56
    1848 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Brierfield, Laund, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1844 Map of Lancashire 72, 1849 Print
    1844 Map of Lancashire 72, 1849 Print
    1844 Lancashire 72
    1849 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Bacup, Whitworth, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1847 Map of Yorkshire 198, 1848 Print
    1847 Map of Yorkshire 198, 1848 Print
    1847 Yorkshire 198
    1848 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Clitheroe, Whalley, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1848 Map of Yorkshire 214, 1851 Print
    1848 Map of Yorkshire 214, 1851 Print
    1848 Yorkshire 214
    1851 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Heptonstall, Shackleton, and other nearby areas

  11. 1848 Map of Yorkshire 199, 1851 Print
    1848 Map of Yorkshire 199, 1851 Print
    1848 Yorkshire 199
    1851 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Trawden Forest, Winewall, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1848 Map of Yorkshire 229, 1853 Print
    1848 Map of Yorkshire 229, 1853 Print
    1848 Yorkshire 229
    1853 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Whitworth, Heptonstall, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1889 Map of Yorkshire CCXXIX.NW & CCXXIXA.NE, 1894 Print
    1889 Map of Yorkshire CCXXIX.NW & CCXXIXA.NE, 1894 Print
    1889 Yorkshire CCXXIX.NW & CCXXIXA.NE
    1894 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Todmorden, Blackshaw, and other nearby areas

  14. 1890 Map of Lancashire LXIV.NW, 1894 Print
    1890 Map of Lancashire LXIV.NW, 1894 Print
    1890 Lancashire LXIV.NW
    1894 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Ightenhill, Padiham, and other nearby areas

  15. 1890 Map of Lancashire LXIII.SE, 1894 Print
    1890 Map of Lancashire LXIII.SE, 1894 Print
    1890 Lancashire LXIII.SE
    1894 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Accrington, Hapton, and other nearby areas

  16. 1890 Map of Yorkshire CCXIV.NW, 1894 Print
    1890 Map of Yorkshire CCXIV.NW, 1894 Print
    1890 Yorkshire CCXIV.NW
    1894 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Heptonstall, Trawden Forest, and other nearby areas

  17. 1890 Map of Lancashire LXIV.NE, 1894 Print
    1890 Map of Lancashire LXIV.NE, 1894 Print
    1890 Lancashire LXIV.NE
    1894 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Mereclough, Hurstwood, and other nearby areas

  18. 1890 Map of Lancashire LV.SE, 1895 Print
    1890 Map of Lancashire LV.SE, 1895 Print
    1890 Lancashire LV.SE
    1895 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Whalley, Higham-with-West Close Booth, and other nearby areas

  19. 1890 Map of Lancashire LVI.SE, 1895 Print
    1890 Map of Lancashire LVI.SE, 1895 Print
    1890 Lancashire LVI.SE
    1895 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Brierfield, Reedley Hallows, and other nearby areas

  20. 1890 Map of Lancashire LXIII.NE, 1895 Print
    1890 Map of Lancashire LXIII.NE, 1895 Print
    1890 Lancashire LXIII.NE
    1895 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Huncoat, Padiham, and other nearby areas

  21. 1890 Map of Lancashire LVI.SW, 1895 Print
    1890 Map of Lancashire LVI.SW, 1895 Print
    1890 Lancashire LVI.SW
    1895 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Brierfield, Higham-with-West Close Booth, and other nearby areas

  22. 1891 Map of Lancashire LXXII.NE, 1894 Print
    1891 Map of Lancashire LXXII.NE, 1894 Print
    1891 Lancashire LXXII.NE
    1894 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Todmorden, Dean, and other nearby areas

  23. 1891 Map of Lancashire LXV.NW, 1894 Print
    1891 Map of Lancashire LXV.NW, 1894 Print
    1891 Lancashire LXV.NW
    1894 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Heptonstall, Briercliffe, and other nearby areas

  24. 1891 Map of Lancashire LXIV.SW, 1895 Print
    1891 Map of Lancashire LXIV.SW, 1895 Print
    1891 Lancashire LXIV.SW
    1895 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Clow Bridge, Dunnockshaw, and other nearby areas

  25. 1892 Map of Lancashire LXXII.NW, 1894 Print
    1892 Map of Lancashire LXXII.NW, 1894 Print
    1892 Lancashire LXXII.NW
    1894 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Burnley, including Crawshawbooth, Water, and other nearby areas

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