Old Maps of Lerwick, Scotland for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Lerwick with 13 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Lerwick has changed over the decades.


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

  6. 1900 Map of Zetland Sheet LVI, 1902 Print
    1900 Map of Zetland Sheet LVI, 1902 Print
    1900 Zetland Sheet LVI
    1902 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Lerwick, including Scalloway, Burra and Trondra, and other nearby areas

  7. 1900 Map of Zetland Sheet LII, 1902 Print
    1900 Map of Zetland Sheet LII, 1902 Print
    1900 Zetland Sheet LII
    1902 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Lerwick, including Whiteness, Tingwall Hall, and other nearby areas

  8. 1900 Map of Zetland Sheet LIII & LIIIa, 1902 Print
    1900 Map of Zetland Sheet LIII & LIIIa, 1902 Print
    1900 Zetland Sheet LIII & LIIIa
    1902 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Lerwick, including Holm of Beosetter, Beosetter, and other nearby areas

  9. 1900 Map of Zetland Sheet XLIX, 1902 Print
    1900 Map of Zetland Sheet XLIX, 1902 Print
    1900 Zetland Sheet XLIX
    1902 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Lerwick, including Shetland Islands, United Kingdom, and other nearby areas

  10. 1928 Map of Zetland Sheet LIII.SW
    1928 Map of Zetland Sheet LIII.SW
    1928 Zetland Sheet LIII.SW
    1928 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Lerwick, including Heogan, Bressay, and other nearby areas

  11. 1959 Map of Zetland Sheet LVI
    1959 Map of Zetland Sheet LVI
    1959 Zetland Sheet LVI
    1959 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Lerwick, including Scalloway, Burra and Trondra, and other nearby areas

  12. 1959 Map of Zetland Sheet LII
    1959 Map of Zetland Sheet LII
    1959 Zetland Sheet LII
    1959 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Lerwick, including Whiteness, Tingwall Hall, and other nearby areas

  13. 1959 Map of Zetland Sheet LIII & LIIIa
    1959 Map of Zetland Sheet LIII & LIIIa
    1959 Zetland Sheet LIII & LIIIa
    1959 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Lerwick, including Holm of Beosetter, Beosetter, and other nearby areas

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