1840s Maps of Manchester, England

Explore 7 historic maps of Manchester 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 Manchester'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 Manchester's history through authentic maps from the 1840s. This is your window into the past.


Manchester, England maps

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  1. 1844 Map of Lancashire 96, 1848 Print
    1844 Map of Lancashire 96, 1848 Print
    1844 Lancashire 96
    1848 Print · USGS
    Covers Manchester, including Middleton, Prestwich, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1844 Map of Lancashire 97, 1848 Print
    1844 Map of Lancashire 97, 1848 Print
    1844 Lancashire 97
    1848 Print · USGS
    Covers Manchester, including Oldham, Chadderton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1845 Map of Lancashire 111, 1848 Print
    1845 Map of Lancashire 111, 1848 Print
    1845 Lancashire 111
    1848 Print · USGS
    Covers Manchester, including Trafford, Stockport, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1845 Map of Lancashire 104, 1848 Print
    1845 Map of Lancashire 104, 1848 Print
    1845 Lancashire 104
    1848 Print · USGS
    Covers Manchester, including Salford, Trafford, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1845 Map of Lancashire 105, 1848 Print
    1845 Map of Lancashire 105, 1848 Print
    1845 Lancashire 105
    1848 Print · USGS
    Covers Manchester, including Ashton-under-Lyne, Droylsden, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1845 Map of Lancashire 110, 1848 Print
    1845 Map of Lancashire 110, 1848 Print
    1845 Lancashire 110
    1848 Print · USGS
    Covers Manchester, including Irlam, Lymm, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1848 Map of Yorkshire 270, 1854 Print
    1848 Map of Yorkshire 270, 1854 Print
    1848 Yorkshire 270
    1854 Print · USGS
    Covers Manchester, including Oldham, Chadderton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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