Old Maps of New Town, Lerwick for Academic Research

Study the evolution of New Town with 4 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 New Town has changed over the decades.


New Town, Lerwick maps

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  1. 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 New Town, including Lerwick, Holm of Beosetter, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 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 New Town, including Lerwick, Holm of Beosetter, and other nearby areas

  3. 1928 Map of Zetland Sheet LIII.SW
    1928 Map of Zetland Sheet LIII.SW
    1928 Zetland Sheet LIII.SW
    1928 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers New Town, including Lerwick, Heogan, 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 New Town, including Lerwick, Holm of Beosetter, and other nearby areas

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