1850s Maps of Polwarth, Merchiston

Explore 2 historic maps of Polwarth from the 1850s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1850s — 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 Polwarth's landscape evolved across the 1850s, 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 1850s, 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 Polwarth's history through authentic maps from the 1850s. This is your window into the past.


Polwarth, Merchiston 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 Polwarth, including Edinburgh, Leith Central, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1852 Map of Edinburghshire, Sheet 6, 1855 Print
    1852 Map of Edinburghshire, Sheet 6, 1855 Print
    1852 Edinburghshire, Sheet 6
    1855 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Polwarth, including Swanston, Tollcross, and other nearby areas

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