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1940s Maps of Wigan, England

Explore 19 historic maps of Wigan from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 1940s, 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 1940s, 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.
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Start exploring Wigan's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Wigan, England maps

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  1. 1946 Map of Lancashire XCIII.SW, 1951 Print
    1946 Map of Lancashire XCIII.SW, 1951 Print
    1946 Lancashire XCIII.SW
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Wigan, including Rainford, Far Moor, and other nearby areas
  4. 1947 Map of Lancashire CI.SE, 1951 Print
    1947 Map of Lancashire CI.SE, 1951 Print
    1947 Lancashire CI.SE
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Wigan, including Haydock, New Boston, and other nearby areas
  7. 1947 Map of Lancashire CII.SW, 1951 Print
    1947 Map of Lancashire CII.SW, 1951 Print
    1947 Lancashire CII.SW
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Wigan, including Golborne, Croft, and other nearby areas
  10. 1947 Map of Lancashire CIX.NW, 1951 Print
    1947 Map of Lancashire CIX.NW, 1951 Print
    1947 Lancashire CIX.NW
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Wigan, including Winwick, Croft, and other nearby areas
  13. 1947 Map of Lancashire CII.SE, 1951 Print
    1947 Map of Lancashire CII.SE, 1951 Print
    1947 Lancashire CII.SE
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Wigan, including Culcheth and Glazebury, Fowley Common, and other nearby areas
  16. 1948 Map of Lancashire CI.NE, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Lancashire CI.NE, 1951 Print
    1948 Lancashire CI.NE
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Wigan, including Ashton-in-Makerfield, Seneley Green, and other nearby areas
  19. 1948 Map of Lancashire CII.NE, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Lancashire CII.NE, 1951 Print
    1948 Lancashire CII.NE
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Wigan, including Higher Folds, Leigh, and other nearby areas
  22. 1948 Map of Lancashire XCIII.NE, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Lancashire XCIII.NE, 1951 Print
    1948 Lancashire XCIII.NE
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Wigan, including Haigh, Standish Lower Ground, and other nearby areas
  25. 1948 Map of Lancashire CI.NW, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Lancashire CI.NW, 1951 Print
    1948 Lancashire CI.NW
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Wigan, including Leyland Green, Rainford, and other nearby areas
  28. 1948 Map of Lancashire XCIV.NW, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Lancashire XCIV.NW, 1951 Print
    1948 Lancashire XCIV.NW
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Wigan, including Haigh, Westhoughton, and other nearby areas
  31. 1948 Map of Lancashire LXXXVI.SW, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Lancashire LXXXVI.SW, 1951 Print
    1948 Lancashire LXXXVI.SW
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Wigan, including Blackrod, Haigh, and other nearby areas
  34. 1948 Map of Lancashire XCIV.SW, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Lancashire XCIV.SW, 1951 Print
    1948 Lancashire XCIV.SW
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Wigan, including Westhoughton, Bickershaw, and other nearby areas
  37. 1948 Map of Lancashire XCIV.SE, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Lancashire XCIV.SE, 1951 Print
    1948 Lancashire XCIV.SE
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Wigan, including Tyldesley, Hag Fold, and other nearby areas
  40. 1948 Map of Lancashire LXXXV.SE, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Lancashire LXXXV.SE, 1951 Print
    1948 Lancashire LXXXV.SE
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Wigan, including Standish, Blackrod, and other nearby areas
  43. 1948 Map of Lancashire XCIII.NW, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Lancashire XCIII.NW, 1951 Print
    1948 Lancashire XCIII.NW
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Wigan, including Skelmersdale, Shevington, and other nearby areas
  46. 1948 Map of Lancashire XCIII.SE, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Lancashire XCIII.SE, 1951 Print
    1948 Lancashire XCIII.SE
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Wigan, including United Kingdom, England, and other nearby areas
  49. 1948 Map of Lancashire CII.NW, 1952 Print
    1948 Map of Lancashire CII.NW, 1952 Print
    1948 Lancashire CII.NW
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Wigan, including Plank Lane, Abram, and other nearby areas
  52. 1949 Map of Lancashire CIII.SW, 1951 Print
    1949 Map of Lancashire CIII.SW, 1951 Print
    1949 Lancashire CIII.SW
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Wigan, including Barton Moss, Calder Bank, and other nearby areas
  55. 1949 Map of Lancashire CIII.NW, 1951 Print
    1949 Map of Lancashire CIII.NW, 1951 Print
    1949 Lancashire CIII.NW
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Wigan, including Astley, Boothstown, and other nearby areas
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