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 topographic maps and aerials.

What is the oldest map of Wales?

According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of Wales is from 1862.

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

You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 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 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 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.

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Wales maps

1862 Map of Pembrokeshire XXXIII, 1868 Print
1862 Pembrokeshire XXXIII
1868 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Milford Haven, Llangwm, and other nearby areas
1862 Map of Pembrokeshire XL, 1869 Print
1862 Pembrokeshire XL
1869 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Pembroke Dock, Pembroke, and other nearby areas
1862 Map of Pembrokeshire XXXIX, 1869 Print
1862 Pembrokeshire XXXIX
1869 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Milford Haven, Pembroke Dock, and other nearby areas
1862 Map of Pembrokeshire XLII, 1869 Print
1862 Pembrokeshire XLII
1869 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Castlemartin, Hundleton, and other nearby areas
1863 Map of Pembrokeshire XXXIV, 1869 Print
1863 Pembrokeshire XXXIV
1869 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Llangwm, Freystrop, and other nearby areas
1864 Map of Pembrokeshire XLIII, 1868 Print
1864 Pembrokeshire XLIII
1868 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Pembroke, Manorbier, and other nearby areas
1864 Map of Pembrokeshire XXXVIII, 1869 Print
1864 Pembrokeshire XXXVIII
1869 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Angle, Herbrandston, and other nearby areas
1864 Map of Pembrokeshire XLI.NW, 1889 Print
1864 Pembrokeshire XLI.NW
1889 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including East Williamston, Jeffreyston, and other nearby areas
1864 Map of Pembrokeshire XXXV.SW, 1889 Print
1864 Pembrokeshire XXXV.SW
1889 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including East Williamston, Jeffreyston, and other nearby areas
1864 Map of Pembrokeshire XLIV.NW, 1889 Print
1864 Pembrokeshire XLIV.NW
1889 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Manorbier, Penally, and other nearby areas
1868 Map of Glamorgan V, 1883 Print
1868 Glamorgan V
1883 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Hirwaun, Talybont-on-Usk, and other nearby areas
1868 Map of Glamorgan XIX, 1884 Print
1868 Glamorgan XIX
1884 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Treharris, Mountain Ash, and other nearby areas
1868 Map of Glamorgan XII, 1885 Print
1868 Glamorgan XII
1885 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Merthyr Tydfil, Tredegar, and other nearby areas
1868 Map of Glamorgan XI, 1885 Print
1868 Glamorgan XI
1885 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Aberdare, Hirwaun, and other nearby areas
1869 Map of Flintshire XIV, 1871 Print
1869 Flintshire XIV
1871 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Buckley, Dodleston, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1869 Map of Flintshire XV, 1871 Print
1869 Flintshire XV
1871 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Chester, Chester Castle, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1869 Map of Flintshire X, 1871 Print
1869 Flintshire X
1871 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Ellesmere Port, Buckley, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1869 Map of Flintshire XI, 1871 Print
1869 Flintshire XI
1871 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Ellesmere Port, Capenhurst, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1869 Map of Cheshire XXXVIII, 1871 Print
1869 Cheshire XXXVIII
1871 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Chester, Saltney, and other nearby areas
1869 Map of Cheshire XXXVIIIa, 1872 Print
1869 Cheshire XXXVIIIa
1872 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Buckley, Shotton, and other nearby areas
1869 Map of Flintshire VIa, 1878 Print
1869 Flintshire VIa
1878 Print · Ordnance Survey
Covers Wales, including Ellesmere Port, Connah's Quay, and other nearby areas
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

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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 topographic maps and aerials.
What is the oldest map of Wales?
According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of Wales is this 1862 Map of Pembrokeshire XXXIII.
Where can I purchase historical maps of Wales for my home or office?
You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 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 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 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.

Old Maps of Wales for Metal Detecting

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