1800s (19th Century) Maps of Leith, Scotland

Explore 5 historic maps of Leith from the 1800s (19th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1800s — 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 Leith's landscape evolved across the 1800s, 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 1800s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Leith's history through authentic maps from the 1800s. This is your window into the past.


Leith, Scotland maps

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  1. 1852 Map of Edinburghshire, Sheet 2, 1853 Print
    1852 Map of Edinburghshire, Sheet 2, 1853 Print
    1852 Edinburghshire, Sheet 2
    1853 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Leith, including Edinburgh, Leith Central, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1894 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet IV.NW, 1896 Print
    1894 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet IV.NW, 1896 Print
    1894 Edinburghshire Sheet IV.NW
    1896 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Leith, including Leith Harbour & Newhaven, Leith Links, and other nearby areas

  3. 1894 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet I.SE, 1896 Print
    1894 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet I.SE, 1896 Print
    1894 Edinburghshire Sheet I.SE
    1896 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Leith, including Leith Central, Leith Harbour & Newhaven, and other nearby areas

  4. 1894 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet Ia.SW, 1896 Print
    1894 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet Ia.SW, 1896 Print
    1894 Edinburghshire Sheet Ia.SW
    1896 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Leith, including Leith Harbour & Newhaven, City Of Edinburgh, and other nearby areas

  5. 1894 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet III.NE, 1897 Print
    1894 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet III.NE, 1897 Print
    1894 Edinburghshire Sheet III.NE
    1897 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Leith, including Edinburgh, Leith Central, and other nearby areas

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