1870s Maps of Lerwick, Scotland

Explore 5 historic maps of Lerwick from the 1870s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1870s — 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 Lerwick's landscape evolved across the 1870s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Lerwick's history through authentic maps from the 1870s. This is your window into the past.


Lerwick, Scotland maps

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  1. 1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet XLIX, 1880 Print
    1877 Map of Shetland, Sheet XLIX, 1880 Print
    1877 Shetland, Sheet XLIX
    1880 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Lerwick, including Shetland Islands, United Kingdom, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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

  3. 1878 Map of Shetland, Sheet LII, 1880 Print
    1878 Map of Shetland, Sheet LII, 1880 Print
    1878 Shetland, Sheet LII
    1880 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Lerwick, including Whiteness, Tingwall Hall, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1878 Map of Shetland, Sheet LVII, 1881 Print
    1878 Map of Shetland, Sheet LVII, 1881 Print
    1878 Shetland, Sheet LVII
    1881 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Lerwick, including Grindiscol, Ham, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1878 Map of Shetland, Sheet LVI, 1881 Print
    1878 Map of Shetland, Sheet LVI, 1881 Print
    1878 Shetland, Sheet LVI
    1881 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Lerwick, including Scalloway, Burra and Trondra, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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