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1840s Maps of Wigan, England

Explore 9 historic maps of Wigan 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 Wigan'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.
  • 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 Wigan's history through authentic maps from the 1840s. This is your window into the past.

Wigan, England maps

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  1. 1844 Map of Lancashire 95, 1850 Print
    1844 Map of Lancashire 95, 1850 Print
    1844 Lancashire 95
    1850 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Wigan, including Farnworth, Kearsley, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1845 Map of Lancashire 103, 1848 Print
    1845 Map of Lancashire 103, 1848 Print
    1845 Lancashire 103
    1848 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Wigan, including Astley, Eccles, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1845 Map of Lancashire 86, 1849 Print
    1845 Map of Lancashire 86, 1849 Print
    1845 Lancashire 86
    1849 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Wigan, including Blackrod, Haigh, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1845 Map of Lancashire 109, 1849 Print
    1845 Map of Lancashire 109, 1849 Print
    1845 Lancashire 109
    1849 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Wigan, including Warrington, Lymm, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1845 Map of Lancashire 94, 1849 Print
    1845 Map of Lancashire 94, 1849 Print
    1845 Lancashire 94
    1849 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Wigan, including Tyldesley, Hag Fold, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1845 Map of Lancashire 93, 1849 Print
    1845 Map of Lancashire 93, 1849 Print
    1845 Lancashire 93
    1849 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Wigan, including Skelmersdale, Shevington, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1845 Map of Lancashire 101, 1849 Print
    1845 Map of Lancashire 101, 1849 Print
    1845 Lancashire 101
    1849 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Wigan, including Ashton-in-Makerfield, Leyland Green, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1845 Map of Lancashire 102, 1849 Print
    1845 Map of Lancashire 102, 1849 Print
    1845 Lancashire 102
    1849 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Wigan, including Golborne, Croft, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1845 Map of Lancashire 85, 1849 Print
    1845 Map of Lancashire 85, 1849 Print
    1845 Lancashire 85
    1849 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Wigan, including Standish, Shevington, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
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