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1840s Maps of Wakefield, England

Explore 13 historic maps of Wakefield 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 Wakefield'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.
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Start exploring Wakefield's history through authentic maps from the 1840s. This is your window into the past.

Wakefield, England maps

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  1. 1845 Map of Yorkshire 235, 1852 Print
    1845 Map of Yorkshire 235, 1852 Print
    1845 Yorkshire 235
    1852 Print · USGS
    Covers Wakefield, including Eggborough, Knottingley, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1846 Map of Yorkshire 234, 1852 Print
    1846 Map of Yorkshire 234, 1852 Print
    1846 Yorkshire 234
    1852 Print · USGS
    Covers Wakefield, including Castleford, Allerton Bywater, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1847 Map of Yorkshire 232, 1854 Print
    1847 Map of Yorkshire 232, 1854 Print
    1847 Yorkshire 232
    1854 Print · USGS
    Covers Wakefield, including Batley, Mirfield, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1848 Map of Yorkshire 250, 1853 Print
    1848 Map of Yorkshire 250, 1853 Print
    1848 Yorkshire 250
    1853 Print · USGS
    Covers Wakefield, including Eggborough, Thorpe Audlin, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1848 Map of Yorkshire 233, 1854 Print
    1848 Map of Yorkshire 233, 1854 Print
    1848 Yorkshire 233
    1854 Print · USGS
    Covers Wakefield, including Lofthouse Gate, Morley, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1849 Map of Yorkshire 249, 1852 Print
    1849 Map of Yorkshire 249, 1852 Print
    1849 Yorkshire 249
    1852 Print · USGS
    Covers Wakefield, including Pontefract, Hemsworth, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1849 Map of Yorkshire 261, 1854 Print
    1849 Map of Yorkshire 261, 1854 Print
    1849 Yorkshire 261
    1854 Print · USGS
    Covers Wakefield, including Skelmanthorpe, West Bretton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1849 Map of Yorkshire 263, 1854 Print
    1849 Map of Yorkshire 263, 1854 Print
    1849 Yorkshire 263
    1854 Print · USGS
    Covers Wakefield, including Hemsworth, South Hiendley, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1849 Map of Yorkshire 248, 1854 Print
    1849 Map of Yorkshire 248, 1854 Print
    1849 Yorkshire 248
    1854 Print · USGS
    Covers Wakefield, including Ossett, West Bretton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1849 Map of Yorkshire 275, 1854 Print
    1849 Map of Yorkshire 275, 1854 Print
    1849 Yorkshire 275
    1854 Print · USGS
    Covers Wakefield, including Cudworth, Clayton with Frickley, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1849 Map of Yorkshire 264, 1854 Print
    1849 Map of Yorkshire 264, 1854 Print
    1849 Yorkshire 264
    1854 Print · USGS
    Covers Wakefield, including Thorpe Audlin, Clayton with Frickley, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1849 Map of Yorkshire 276, 1854 Print
    1849 Map of Yorkshire 276, 1854 Print
    1849 Yorkshire 276
    1854 Print · USGS
    Covers Wakefield, including Highfields, Clayton with Frickley, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1849 Map of Yorkshire 262, 1854 Print
    1849 Map of Yorkshire 262, 1854 Print
    1849 Yorkshire 262
    1854 Print · USGS
    Covers Wakefield, including Darton, Notton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
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