Old Maps of Porthmadog, Gwynedd for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 26 historic maps of Porthmadog. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Porthmadog, Gwynedd maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXIV.NE, 1888 Print
    1887 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXIV.NE, 1888 Print
    1887 Caernarvonshire XXXIV.NE
    1888 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Porthmadog, including Dolbenmaen, Portreuddyn, and other nearby areas

  2. 1887 Map of Merionethshire X.SE, 1888 Print
    1887 Map of Merionethshire X.SE, 1888 Print
    1887 Merionethshire X.SE
    1888 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Porthmadog, including Pwllgoleulas, Pwllgolaulas, and other nearby areas

  3. 1887 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXIV.SW, 1888 Print
    1887 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXIV.SW, 1888 Print
    1887 Caernarvonshire XXXIV.SW
    1888 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Porthmadog, including Criccieth, Dolbenmaen, and other nearby areas

  4. 1887 Map of Merionethshire XVIII.NE, 1888 Print
    1887 Map of Merionethshire XVIII.NE, 1888 Print
    1887 Merionethshire XVIII.NE
    1888 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Porthmadog, including Harlech, Talsarnau, and other nearby areas

  5. 1887 Map of Caernarvonshire XLII.NW, 1888 Print
    1887 Map of Caernarvonshire XLII.NW, 1888 Print
    1887 Caernarvonshire XLII.NW
    1888 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Porthmadog, including Criccieth, Gwynedd, and other nearby areas

  6. 1887 Map of Merionethshire XI.SW, 1888 Print
    1887 Map of Merionethshire XI.SW, 1888 Print
    1887 Merionethshire XI.SW
    1888 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Porthmadog, including Llanfrothen, Talsarnau, and other nearby areas

  7. 1899 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXV.SW, 1901 Print
    1899 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXV.SW, 1901 Print
    1899 Caernarvonshire XXXV.SW
    1901 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Porthmadog, including Llanfrothen, Talsarnau, and other nearby areas

  8. 1899 Map of Caernarvonshire XLII.NW, 1901 Print
    1899 Map of Caernarvonshire XLII.NW, 1901 Print
    1899 Caernarvonshire XLII.NW
    1901 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Porthmadog, including Criccieth, Gwynedd, and other nearby areas

  9. 1899 Map of Caernarvonshire XLII.NE, 1901 Print
    1899 Map of Caernarvonshire XLII.NE, 1901 Print
    1899 Caernarvonshire XLII.NE
    1901 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Porthmadog, including Harlech, Talsarnau, and other nearby areas

  10. 1899 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXIV.NE, 1901 Print
    1899 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXIV.NE, 1901 Print
    1899 Caernarvonshire XXXIV.NE
    1901 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Porthmadog, including Dolbenmaen, Portreuddyn, and other nearby areas

  11. 1899 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXIV.SE, 1901 Print
    1899 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXIV.SE, 1901 Print
    1899 Caernarvonshire XXXIV.SE
    1901 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Porthmadog, including Pwllgoleulas, Pwllgolaulas, and other nearby areas

  12. 1899 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXIV.SW, 1901 Print
    1899 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXIV.SW, 1901 Print
    1899 Caernarvonshire XXXIV.SW
    1901 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Porthmadog, including Criccieth, Dolbenmaen, and other nearby areas

  13. 1913 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXIV.NE, 1919 Print
    1913 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXIV.NE, 1919 Print
    1913 Caernarvonshire XXXIV.NE
    1919 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Porthmadog, including Dolbenmaen, Portreuddyn, and other nearby areas

  14. 1913 Map of Caernarvonshire XLII.NE, 1919 Print
    1913 Map of Caernarvonshire XLII.NE, 1919 Print
    1913 Caernarvonshire XLII.NE
    1919 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Porthmadog, including Harlech, Talsarnau, and other nearby areas

  15. 1913 Map of Caernarvonshire XLII.NW, 1920 Print
    1913 Map of Caernarvonshire XLII.NW, 1920 Print
    1913 Caernarvonshire XLII.NW
    1920 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Porthmadog, including Criccieth, Gwynedd, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1913 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXIV.SW, 1920 Print
    1913 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXIV.SW, 1920 Print
    1913 Caernarvonshire XXXIV.SW
    1920 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Porthmadog, including Criccieth, Dolbenmaen, and other nearby areas

  17. 1913 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXV.SW, 1920 Print
    1913 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXV.SW, 1920 Print
    1913 Caernarvonshire XXXV.SW
    1920 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Porthmadog, including Llanfrothen, Talsarnau, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1913 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXIV.SE, 1920 Print
    1913 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXIV.SE, 1920 Print
    1913 Caernarvonshire XXXIV.SE
    1920 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Porthmadog, including Pwllgoleulas, Pwllgolaulas, and other nearby areas

  19. 1938 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXIV.SE, 1948 Print
    1938 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXIV.SE, 1948 Print
    1938 Caernarvonshire XXXIV.SE
    1948 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Porthmadog, including Pwllgoleulas, Pwllgolaulas, and other nearby areas

  20. 1938 Map of Caernarvonshire XLII.NE, 1948 Print
    1938 Map of Caernarvonshire XLII.NE, 1948 Print
    1938 Caernarvonshire XLII.NE
    1948 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Porthmadog, including Harlech, Talsarnau, and other nearby areas

  21. 1938 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXIV.SW, 1948 Print
    1938 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXIV.SW, 1948 Print
    1938 Caernarvonshire XXXIV.SW
    1948 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Porthmadog, including Criccieth, Dolbenmaen, and other nearby areas

  22. 1949 Map of Caernarvonshire XLII.NE, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Caernarvonshire XLII.NE, 1953 Print
    1949 Caernarvonshire XLII.NE
    1953 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Porthmadog, including Harlech, Talsarnau, and other nearby areas

  23. 1949 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXIV.NE, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXIV.NE, 1953 Print
    1949 Caernarvonshire XXXIV.NE
    1953 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Porthmadog, including Dolbenmaen, Portreuddyn, and other nearby areas

  24. 1949 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXIV.SE, 1954 Print
    1949 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXIV.SE, 1954 Print
    1949 Caernarvonshire XXXIV.SE
    1954 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Porthmadog, including Pwllgoleulas, Pwllgolaulas, and other nearby areas

  25. 1949 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXV.SW, 1954 Print
    1949 Map of Caernarvonshire XXXV.SW, 1954 Print
    1949 Caernarvonshire XXXV.SW
    1954 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Porthmadog, including Llanfrothen, Talsarnau, and other nearby areas

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