Old Maps of Shetland Islands, Scotland

Explore 135 old maps of Shetland Islands, spanning from 1877 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Shetland Islands, Scotland maps

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  1. 1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet XXXIII, 1880 Print
    1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet XXXIII, 1880 Print
    1877 Shetland, Sheet XXXIII
    1880 Print · USGS
    Covers Shetland Islands, including Skerries, Bruray, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet XXXVIII, 1880 Print
    1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet XXXVIII, 1880 Print
    1877 Shetland, Sheet XXXVIII
    1880 Print · USGS
    Covers Shetland Islands, including Whalsay, Vidlin, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet XLIX, 1880 Print
    1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet XLIX, 1880 Print
    1877 Shetland, Sheet XLIX
    1880 Print · USGS
    Covers Shetland Islands, including Lerwick, United Kingdom, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet XXVI, 1880 Print
    1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet XXVI, 1880 Print
    1877 Shetland, Sheet XXVI
    1880 Print · USGS
    Covers Shetland Islands, including Yell, United Kingdom, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet XXXVII, 1880 Print
    1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet XXXVII, 1880 Print
    1877 Shetland, Sheet XXXVII
    1880 Print · USGS
    Covers Shetland Islands, including Wethersta, Voe, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet XXI, 1881 Print
    1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet XXI, 1881 Print
    1877 Shetland, Sheet XXI
    1881 Print · USGS
    Covers Shetland Islands, including Yell, West Yell, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet LV, 1881 Print
    1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet LV, 1881 Print
    1877 Shetland, Sheet LV
    1881 Print · USGS
    Covers Shetland Islands, including Scotland, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet LXVI, 1881 Print
    1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet LXVI, 1881 Print
    1877 Shetland, Sheet LXVI
    1881 Print · USGS
    Covers Shetland Islands, including United Kingdom, Scotland, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet XII, 1881 Print
    1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet XII, 1881 Print
    1877 Shetland, Sheet XII
    1881 Print · USGS
    Covers Shetland Islands, including Yell, Unst, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet LIII, 1881 Print
    1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet LIII, 1881 Print
    1877 Shetland, Sheet LIII
    1881 Print · USGS
    Covers Shetland Islands, including Lerwick, Holm of Beosetter, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet XXXV, 1881 Print
    1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet XXXV, 1881 Print
    1877 Shetland, Sheet XXXV
    1881 Print · USGS
    Covers Shetland Islands, including Biggings, Hurdiback, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet XXVIII, 1881 Print
    1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet XXVIII, 1881 Print
    1877 Shetland, Sheet XXVIII
    1881 Print · USGS
    Covers Shetland Islands, including Skerries, Scotland, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet LXIII, 1881 Print
    1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet LXIII, 1881 Print
    1877 Shetland, Sheet LXIII
    1881 Print · USGS
    Covers Shetland Islands, including Scotland, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet XL, 1881 Print
    1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet XL, 1881 Print
    1877 Shetland, Sheet XL
    1881 Print · USGS
    Covers Shetland Islands, including United Kingdom, Scotland, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet XVIII, 1882 Print
    1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet XVIII, 1882 Print
    1877 Shetland, Sheet XVIII
    1882 Print · USGS
    Covers Shetland Islands, including Fetlar, Funzie, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet LXVII, 1882 Print
    1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet LXVII, 1882 Print
    1877 Shetland, Sheet LXVII
    1882 Print · USGS
    Covers Shetland Islands, including Hestingott, Hillwell, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet III, 1882 Print
    1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet III, 1882 Print
    1877 Shetland, Sheet III
    1882 Print · USGS
    Covers Shetland Islands, including Unst, Norwick, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet IV, 1882 Print
    1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet IV, 1882 Print
    1877 Shetland, Sheet IV
    1882 Print · USGS
    Covers Shetland Islands, including Yell, Gloup, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet LXVIII, 1882 Print
    1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet LXVIII, 1882 Print
    1877 Shetland, Sheet LXVIII
    1882 Print · USGS
    Covers Shetland Islands, including United Kingdom, Scotland, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1878 Map of Shetland, Sheet XIX, 1880 Print
    1878 Map of Shetland, Sheet XIX, 1880 Print
    1878 Shetland, Sheet XIX
    1880 Print · USGS
    Covers Shetland Islands, including Northmavine, Braewick, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1878 Map of Shetland, Sheet LII, 1880 Print
    1878 Map of Shetland, Sheet LII, 1880 Print
    1878 Shetland, Sheet LII
    1880 Print · USGS
    Covers Shetland Islands, including Lerwick, Whiteness, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1878 Map of Shetland, Sheet XLIII, 1880 Print
    1878 Map of Shetland, Sheet XLIII, 1880 Print
    1878 Shetland, Sheet XLIII
    1880 Print · USGS
    Covers Shetland Islands, including Setter, United Kingdom, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1878 Map of Shetland, Sheet LIV, 1880 Print
    1878 Map of Shetland, Sheet LIV, 1880 Print
    1878 Shetland, Sheet LIV
    1880 Print · USGS
    Covers Shetland Islands, including Ham, Hametoun, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1878 Map of Shetland, Sheet X, 1880 Print
    1878 Map of Shetland, Sheet X, 1880 Print
    1878 Shetland, Sheet X
    1880 Print · USGS
    Covers Shetland Islands, including Yell, Northmavine, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1878 Map of Shetland, Sheet XIV, 1880 Print
    1878 Map of Shetland, Sheet XIV, 1880 Print
    1878 Shetland, Sheet XIV
    1880 Print · USGS
    Covers Shetland Islands, including Northmavine, United Kingdom, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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