1870s Maps of Cardiff, Wales

Explore 7 historic maps of Cardiff 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 Cardiff'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 Cardiff's history through authentic maps from the 1870s. This is your window into the past.


Cardiff, Wales maps

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  1. 1872 Map of Glamorgan XXXVI, 1885 Print
    1872 Map of Glamorgan XXXVI, 1885 Print
    1872 Glamorgan XXXVI
    1885 Print · USGS
    Covers Cardiff, including Pontypridd, Llantrisant, and other nearby areas

  2. 1874 Map of Glamorgan XLII, 1885 Print
    1874 Map of Glamorgan XLII, 1885 Print
    1874 Glamorgan XLII
    1885 Print · USGS
    Covers Cardiff, including Llantrisant, Llanharry, and other nearby areas

  3. 1875 Map of Monmouthshire XXXII, 1885 Print
    1875 Map of Monmouthshire XXXII, 1885 Print
    1875 Monmouthshire XXXII
    1885 Print · USGS
    Covers Cardiff, including Caerphilly, Taffs Well, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1875 Map of Glamorgan XLIII, 1886 Print
    1875 Map of Glamorgan XLIII, 1886 Print
    1875 Glamorgan XLIII
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Cardiff, including Grangetown, Canton, and other nearby areas

  5. 1875 Map of Monmouthshire XXXIII, 1887 Print
    1875 Map of Monmouthshire XXXIII, 1887 Print
    1875 Monmouthshire XXXIII
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Cardiff, including Rogerstone, Marshfield, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1877 Map of Glamorgan XLVI, 1885 Print
    1877 Map of Glamorgan XLVI, 1885 Print
    1877 Glamorgan XLVI
    1885 Print · USGS
    Covers Cardiff, including Barry, Pendoylan, and other nearby areas

  7. 1878 Map of Glamorgan XLVII, 1885 Print
    1878 Map of Glamorgan XLVII, 1885 Print
    1878 Glamorgan XLVII
    1885 Print · USGS
    Covers Cardiff, including Barry, Penarth, and other nearby areas

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