What are the different types of historical maps available for Wales?

There are a diverse and wide variety of historical maps available for Wales. On Pastmaps.com, you'll find 259 topographic maps and aerials.

What is the oldest map of Wales?

According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of Wales is from 1870.

Where can I purchase historical maps of Wales for my home or office?

You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 259 historical maps of Wales on Pastmaps.com.

Where can I download high-res historical maps of Wales?

You can download high-res versions of any of the 259 historical maps of Wales on Pastmaps.com. Use them however you'd like, no subscription required.

Are there historical topographic maps available for Wales?

According to Pastmaps.com, there are 259 historical topographic maps available for Wales.

Is there historical aerial imagery available for Wales?

According to Pastmaps.com, high-res modern satellite and LiDAR imagery are available for this area, but historical aerial imagery is not yet available.

Where are historical maps of Wales sourced from?

According to Pastmaps.com, historical maps of Wales are sourced from a variety of trusted public and private collections, including national libraries and archives such as the U.S. Geological Survey, the Library of Congress, and the National Library of Scotland.

1870s Maps of Wales

Explore 259 historic maps of Wales 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 Wales's landscape evolved across the 1870s, 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 1870s, 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.
Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

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

Wales maps

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1870 Map of Cheshire XXX, 1871 Print
1870 Cheshire XXX
1871 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Ellesmere Port, Connah's Quay, and other nearby areas
1870 Map of Cheshire XXXa, 1878 Print
1870 Cheshire XXXa
1878 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Neston, Flint, and other nearby areas
1870 Map of Flintshire V, 1878 Print
1870 Flintshire V
1878 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Dyserth, Cwm, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1870 Map of Denbighshire XXII, 1878 Print
1870 Denbighshire XXII
1878 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Gresford, Dodleston, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1870 Map of Flintshire XII, 1879 Print
1870 Flintshire XII
1879 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Denbigh, Aberwheeler, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1870 Map of Flintshire VIII, 1880 Print
1870 Flintshire VIII
1880 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Denbigh, Trefnant, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1870 Map of Flintshire IX, 1880 Print
1870 Flintshire IX
1880 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Flint, Bagillt, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1871 Map of Flintshire IV, 1878 Print
1871 Flintshire IV
1878 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Rhyl, Abergele, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1871 Map of Flintshire VI, 1878 Print
1871 Flintshire VI
1878 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Neston, Flint, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1871 Map of Flintshire II, 1878 Print
1871 Flintshire II
1878 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Prestatyn, Dyserth, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1871 Map of Flintshire I, 1878 Print
1871 Flintshire I
1878 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Rhyl, Prestatyn, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1871 Map of Flintshire XIII, 1878 Print
1871 Flintshire XIII
1878 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Mold, Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1871 Map of Cheshire XXI, 1881 Print
1871 Cheshire XXI
1881 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Neston, Holywell, and other nearby areas
1872 Map of Denbighshire XXIX, 1879 Print
1872 Denbighshire XXIX
1879 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Gresford, Cuddington, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1872 Map of Flintshire XVI, 1879 Print
1872 Flintshire XVI
1879 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Llanarmon-yn-Ial, Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1872 Map of Flintshire XVII, 1879 Print
1872 Flintshire XVII
1879 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Gresford, Rossett, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1872 Map of Denbighshire XXVIII, 1879 Print
1872 Denbighshire XXVIII
1879 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Wrexham, Rhosllanerchrugog, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1872 Map of Flintshire XXII, 1879 Print
1872 Flintshire XXII
1879 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Ellesmere Rural, Cuddington, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1872 Map of Denbighshire XXXV, 1879 Print
1872 Denbighshire XXXV
1879 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Rhosllanerchrugog, Ellesmere Rural, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1872 Map of Denbighshire IV, 1880 Print
1872 Denbighshire IV
1880 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Abergele, Llysfaen, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1872 Map of Glamorgan XXXVI, 1885 Print
1872 Glamorgan XXXVI
1885 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Pontypridd, Llantrisant, and other nearby areas
1872 Map of Monmouthshire XXVIII, 1886 Print
1872 Monmouthshire XXVIII
1886 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Newport, Risca, and other nearby areas
1873 Map of Flintshire XXIII, 1878 Print
1873 Flintshire XXIII
1878 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Whitchurch Urban, Marbury and District, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1873 Map of Flintshire XXV, 1878 Print
1873 Flintshire XXV
1878 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Ellesmere Rural, Ellesmere Urban, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1873 Map of Denbighshire XXVII, 1879 Print
1873 Denbighshire XXVII
1879 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Llanarmon-yn-Ial, Llandegla, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available

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Frequently asked questions

What are the different types of historical maps available for Wales?
There are a diverse and wide variety of historical maps available for Wales. On Pastmaps.com, you'll find 259 topographic maps and aerials.
What is the oldest map of Wales?
According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of Wales is this 1870 Map of Cheshire XXX.
Where can I purchase historical maps of Wales for my home or office?
You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 259 historical maps of Wales on Pastmaps.com.
Where can I download high-res historical maps of Wales?
You can download high-res versions of any of the 259 historical maps of Wales on Pastmaps.com. Use them however you'd like, no subscription required.
Are there historical topographic maps available for Wales?
According to Pastmaps.com, there are 259 historical topographic maps available for Wales.
Is there historical aerial imagery available for Wales?
According to Pastmaps.com, high-res modern satellite and LiDAR imagery are available for this area, but historical aerial imagery is not yet available.
Where are historical maps of Wales sourced from?
According to Pastmaps.com, historical maps of Wales are sourced from a variety of trusted public and private collections, including national libraries and archives such as the U.S. Geological Survey, the Library of Congress, and the National Library of Scotland.

1870s Maps of Wales

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