1850s Maps of Plymouth, England

Explore 8 historic maps of Plymouth from the 1850s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1850s — 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 Plymouth's landscape evolved across the 1850s, 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 1850s, 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.
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Start exploring Plymouth's history through authentic maps from the 1850s. This is your window into the past.


Plymouth, England maps

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  1. 1856 Map of Cornwall XLVI, 1866 Print
    1856 Map of Cornwall XLVI, 1866 Print
    1856 Cornwall XLVI
    1866 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Plymouth, including Wearde Quay, Lower Wilcove, and other nearby areas

  2. 1856 Map of Cornwall LV, 1867 Print
    1856 Map of Cornwall LV, 1867 Print
    1856 Cornwall LV
    1867 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Plymouth, including Millbrook, Drake's Island, and other nearby areas

  3. 1856 Map of Devonshire CXXIII, 1867 Print
    1856 Map of Devonshire CXXIII, 1867 Print
    1856 Devonshire CXXIII
    1867 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Plymouth, including Millbrook, Drake's Island, and other nearby areas

  4. 1856 Map of Devonshire CXXIV, 1869 Print
    1856 Map of Devonshire CXXIV, 1869 Print
    1856 Devonshire CXXIV
    1869 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Plymouth, including Hemerdon, Blackpool, and other nearby areas

  5. 1856 Map of Devonshire CXVII, 1870 Print
    1856 Map of Devonshire CXVII, 1870 Print
    1856 Devonshire CXVII
    1870 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Plymouth, including Landulph, Bickleigh, and other nearby areas

  6. 1856 Map of Cornwall XLVI.SW, 1888 Print
    1856 Map of Cornwall XLVI.SW, 1888 Print
    1856 Cornwall XLVI.SW
    1888 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Plymouth, including Lower Wilcove, Whitehall, and other nearby areas

  7. 1856 Map of Cornwall XXXVIII.SW, 1889 Print
    1856 Map of Cornwall XXXVIII.SW, 1889 Print
    1856 Cornwall XXXVIII.SW
    1889 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Plymouth, including Landulph, Bickleigh, and other nearby areas

  8. 1859 Map of Devonshire CXVIII, 1870 Print
    1859 Map of Devonshire CXVIII, 1870 Print
    1859 Devonshire CXVIII
    1870 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Plymouth, including Meavy, Bickleigh, and other nearby areas

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