1940s Maps of West Lancashire, England

Explore 5 historic maps of West 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 West 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 West Lancashire's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


West 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 West 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 West 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 West 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 West Lancashire, including Rainford, Crank, and other nearby areas

  5. 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 West Lancashire, including Skelmersdale, Shevington, and other nearby areas

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