1880s Maps of Wakefield, England

Explore 7 historic maps of Wakefield from the 1880s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1880s — 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 1880s, 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 1880s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Wakefield's history through authentic maps from the 1880s. This is your window into the past.


Wakefield, England maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Yorkshire CCXXXIV.NE, 1893 Print
    1888 Map of Yorkshire CCXXXIV.NE, 1893 Print
    1888 Yorkshire CCXXXIV.NE
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Wakefield, including Castleford, Allerton Bywater, and other nearby areas

  2. 1888 Map of Yorkshire CCXXXIV.SE, 1894 Print
    1888 Map of Yorkshire CCXXXIV.SE, 1894 Print
    1888 Yorkshire CCXXXIV.SE
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Wakefield, including Featherstone, United Kingdom, and other nearby areas

  3. 1888 Map of Yorkshire CCXLVII.NE, 1894 Print
    1888 Map of Yorkshire CCXLVII.NE, 1894 Print
    1888 Yorkshire CCXLVII.NE
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Wakefield, including Dewsbury, Gawthorpe, and other nearby areas

  4. 1888 Map of Yorkshire CCXLVIII.NW, 1894 Print
    1888 Map of Yorkshire CCXLVIII.NW, 1894 Print
    1888 Yorkshire CCXLVIII.NW
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Wakefield, including Ossett, United Kingdom, and other nearby areas

  5. 1888 Map of Yorkshire CCXLVIII.NE, 1894 Print
    1888 Map of Yorkshire CCXLVIII.NE, 1894 Print
    1888 Yorkshire CCXLVIII.NE
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Wakefield, including Heath, Kirkthorpe, and other nearby areas

  6. 1888 Map of Yorkshire CCXXXII.SE, 1895 Print
    1888 Map of Yorkshire CCXXXII.SE, 1895 Print
    1888 Yorkshire CCXXXII.SE
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers Wakefield, including Batley, Morley, and other nearby areas

  7. 1889 Map of Yorkshire CCXLIX.NE, 1894 Print
    1889 Map of Yorkshire CCXLIX.NE, 1894 Print
    1889 Yorkshire CCXLIX.NE
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Wakefield, including Pontefract, Darrington, and other nearby areas

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