1940s Maps of Brecon, Powys

Explore 4 historic maps of Brecon from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Brecon's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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 Brecon's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Brecon, Powys maps

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  1. 1948 Map of Brecknockshire XXXIV.NW, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Brecknockshire XXXIV.NW, 1953 Print
    1948 Brecknockshire XXXIV.NW
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Brecon, including Talybont-on-Usk, Llanfrynach, and other nearby areas

  2. 1948 Map of Brecknockshire XXVIII.SW, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Brecknockshire XXVIII.SW, 1953 Print
    1948 Brecknockshire XXVIII.SW
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Brecon, including Llangors, Honddu Isaf, and other nearby areas

  3. 1948 Map of Brecknockshire XXVII.SE, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Brecknockshire XXVII.SE, 1953 Print
    1948 Brecknockshire XXVII.SE
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Brecon, including Glyn Tarell, Honddu Isaf, and other nearby areas

  4. 1948 Map of Brecknockshire XXXIII.NE, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Brecknockshire XXXIII.NE, 1953 Print
    1948 Brecknockshire XXXIII.NE
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Brecon, including Glyn Tarell, Llanfrynach, and other nearby areas

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