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1840s Maps of Preston, England

Explore 6 historic maps of Preston from the 1840s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1840s — 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 Preston's landscape evolved across the 1840s, 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 1840s, 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 Preston's history through authentic maps from the 1840s. This is your window into the past.

Preston, England maps

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  1. 1844 Map of Lancashire 45, 1846 Print
    1844 Map of Lancashire 45, 1846 Print
    1844 Lancashire 45
    1846 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Preston, including Calder Vale, Myerscough and Bilsborrow, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1844 Map of Lancashire 53, 1847 Print
    1844 Map of Lancashire 53, 1847 Print
    1844 Lancashire 53
    1847 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Preston, including Goosnargh, Haighton, and other nearby areas
  7. 1844 Map of Lancashire 52, 1847 Print
    1844 Map of Lancashire 52, 1847 Print
    1844 Lancashire 52
    1847 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Preston, including Myerscough and Bilsborrow, Blackleach, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1844 Map of Lancashire 60, 1848 Print
    1844 Map of Lancashire 60, 1848 Print
    1844 Lancashire 60
    1848 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Preston, including Penwortham, Lea Town, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1844 Map of Lancashire 62, 1848 Print
    1844 Map of Lancashire 62, 1848 Print
    1844 Lancashire 62
    1848 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Preston, including Blackburn, Osbaldeston, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1844 Map of Lancashire 61, 1849 Print
    1844 Map of Lancashire 61, 1849 Print
    1844 Lancashire 61
    1849 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Preston, including Haighton, Penwortham, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
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