1870s Maps of West Sussex, England

Explore 55 historic maps of West Sussex from the 1870s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1870s — 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 West Sussex's landscape evolved across the 1870s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring West Sussex's history through authentic maps from the 1870s. This is your window into the past.


West Sussex, England maps

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  1. 1870 Map of Surrey XLIII, 1872 Print
    1870 Map of Surrey XLIII, 1872 Print
    1870 Surrey XLIII
    1872 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers West Sussex, including Lingfield, Hartfield, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1870 Map of Surrey XLII, 1872 Print
    1870 Map of Surrey XLII, 1872 Print
    1870 Surrey XLII
    1872 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers West Sussex, including Lingfield, Horne, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1870 Map of Surrey XLVII, 1874 Print
    1870 Map of Surrey XLVII, 1874 Print
    1870 Surrey XLVII
    1874 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers West Sussex, including Ewhurst, Itchingfield, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1870 Map of Surrey XL, 1874 Print
    1870 Map of Surrey XL, 1874 Print
    1870 Surrey XL
    1874 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers West Sussex, including Ewhurst, Wotton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1870 Map of Sussex I, 1874 Print
    1870 Map of Sussex I, 1874 Print
    1870 Sussex I
    1874 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers West Sussex, including Cranleigh, Ewhurst, and other nearby areas

  6. 1870 Map of Surrey XLI, 1874 Print
    1870 Map of Surrey XLI, 1874 Print
    1870 Surrey XLI
    1874 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers West Sussex, including Leigh, Charlwood, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1871 Map of Surrey XLV, 1874 Print
    1871 Map of Surrey XLV, 1874 Print
    1871 Surrey XLV
    1874 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers West Sussex, including Dunsfold, Thursley, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1871 Map of Surrey XLVI, 1874 Print
    1871 Map of Surrey XLVI, 1874 Print
    1871 Surrey XLVI
    1874 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers West Sussex, including Cranleigh, Ewhurst, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1871 Map of Surrey XLIV, 1874 Print
    1871 Map of Surrey XLIV, 1874 Print
    1871 Surrey XLIV
    1874 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers West Sussex, including Bramshott, Thursley, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1871 Map of Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXVIII.SE, 1898 Print
    1871 Map of Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXVIII.SE, 1898 Print
    1871 Hampshire & Isle of Wight LXVIII.SE
    1898 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers West Sussex, including Horndean, Rowlands Castle, and other nearby areas

  11. 1873 Map of Sussex XX, 1877 Print
    1873 Map of Sussex XX, 1877 Print
    1873 Sussex XX
    1877 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers West Sussex, including Liss, Steep, and other nearby areas

  12. 1873 Map of Sussex XX (inset IX), 1877 Print
    1873 Map of Sussex XX (inset IX), 1877 Print
    1873 Sussex XX (inset IX)
    1877 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers West Sussex, including Flexcombe, Hawkley, and other nearby areas

  13. 1873 Map of Sussex V, 1878 Print
    1873 Map of Sussex V, 1878 Print
    1873 Sussex V
    1878 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers West Sussex, including Lingfield, Hartfield, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1873 Map of Sussex IV, 1879 Print
    1873 Map of Sussex IV, 1879 Print
    1873 Sussex IV
    1879 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers West Sussex, including Horne, Dormansland, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1873 Map of Sussex LXV, 1879 Print
    1873 Map of Sussex LXV, 1879 Print
    1873 Sussex LXV
    1879 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers West Sussex, including Hove, Portslade by Sea, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1873 Map of Sussex LII, 1879 Print
    1873 Map of Sussex LII, 1879 Print
    1873 Sussex LII
    1879 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers West Sussex, including Pyecombe, Woodmancote, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1873 Map of Sussex XXXIX, 1879 Print
    1873 Map of Sussex XXXIX, 1879 Print
    1873 Sussex XXXIX
    1879 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers West Sussex, including Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1873 Map of Sussex X, 1879 Print
    1873 Map of Sussex X, 1879 Print
    1873 Sussex X
    1879 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers West Sussex, including Bramshott, Woolbeding with Redford, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1873 Map of Sussex XVI, 1879 Print
    1873 Map of Sussex XVI, 1879 Print
    1873 Sussex XVI
    1879 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers West Sussex, including Hartfield, West Hoathly, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1873 Map of Sussex XXXIII, 1880 Print
    1873 Map of Sussex XXXIII, 1880 Print
    1873 Sussex XXXIII
    1880 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers West Sussex, including Chalton, Clanfield, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1873 Map of Sussex XXXIV, 1880 Print
    1873 Map of Sussex XXXIV, 1880 Print
    1873 Sussex XXXIV
    1880 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers West Sussex, including West Lavington, Cocking, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1874 Map of Sussex XXVII, 1878 Print
    1874 Map of Sussex XXVII, 1878 Print
    1874 Sussex XXVII
    1878 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers West Sussex, including Lindfield Rural, Maresfield, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1874 Map of Sussex XXXVIII, 1879 Print
    1874 Map of Sussex XXXVIII, 1879 Print
    1874 Sussex XXXVIII
    1879 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers West Sussex, including Woodmancote, West Grinstead, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1874 Map of Sussex XV, 1879 Print
    1874 Map of Sussex XV, 1879 Print
    1874 Sussex XV
    1879 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers West Sussex, including Lindfield Rural, Balcombe, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1874 Map of Sussex XXVI, 1879 Print
    1874 Map of Sussex XXVI, 1879 Print
    1874 Sussex XXVI
    1879 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers West Sussex, including Haywards Heath, Lindfield, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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