1850s Maps of Sunderland, England

Explore 6 historic maps of Sunderland 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 Sunderland'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.
  • 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 Sunderland's history through authentic maps from the 1850s. This is your window into the past.


Sunderland, England maps

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  1. 1855 Map of Durham VIII, 1862 Print
    1855 Map of Durham VIII, 1862 Print
    1855 Durham VIII
    1862 Print · USGS
    Covers Sunderland, including Cleadon, East Boldon, and other nearby areas

  2. 1856 Map of Durham XIV, 1861 Print
    1856 Map of Durham XIV, 1861 Print
    1856 Durham XIV
    1861 Print · USGS
    Covers Sunderland, including Ryhope, Seaton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1856 Map of Durham XXI, 1861 Print
    1856 Map of Durham XXI, 1861 Print
    1856 Durham XXI
    1861 Print · USGS
    Covers Sunderland, including Easington, Easington Colliery, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1857 Map of Durham XX, 1861 Print
    1857 Map of Durham XX, 1861 Print
    1857 Durham XX
    1861 Print · USGS
    Covers Sunderland, including City of Durham, Sherburn Village, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1857 Map of Durham XIII, 1862 Print
    1857 Map of Durham XIII, 1862 Print
    1857 Durham XIII
    1862 Print · USGS
    Covers Sunderland, including South Pelaw, Lambton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1857 Map of Durham VII, 1862 Print
    1857 Map of Durham VII, 1862 Print
    1857 Durham VII
    1862 Print · USGS
    Covers Sunderland, including Lamesley, Urpeth, and other nearby areas

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