1950s Maps of Shetland Islands, Scotland

Explore 4 historic maps of Shetland Islands from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Shetland Islands's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 Shetland Islands's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Shetland Islands, Scotland maps

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  1. 1959 Map of Zetland Sheet LVII & LVIIa
    1959 Map of Zetland Sheet LVII & LVIIa
    1959 Zetland Sheet LVII & LVIIa
    1959 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Shetland Islands, including Bressay, Scotland, and other nearby areas

  2. 1959 Map of Zetland Sheet LVI
    1959 Map of Zetland Sheet LVI
    1959 Zetland Sheet LVI
    1959 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Shetland Islands, including Lerwick, Scalloway, and other nearby areas

  3. 1959 Map of Zetland Sheet LII
    1959 Map of Zetland Sheet LII
    1959 Zetland Sheet LII
    1959 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Shetland Islands, including Lerwick, Whiteness, and other nearby areas

  4. 1959 Map of Zetland Sheet LIII & LIIIa
    1959 Map of Zetland Sheet LIII & LIIIa
    1959 Zetland Sheet LIII & LIIIa
    1959 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Shetland Islands, including Lerwick, Holm of Beosetter, and other nearby areas

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