1870s Maps of Torfaen, Wales

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


Torfaen, Wales maps

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  1. 1872 Map of Monmouthshire XXVIII, 1886 Print
    1872 Map of Monmouthshire XXVIII, 1886 Print
    1872 Monmouthshire XXVIII
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Torfaen, including Newport, Risca, and other nearby areas

  2. 1877 Map of Monmouthshire XI, 1886 Print
    1877 Map of Monmouthshire XI, 1886 Print
    1877 Monmouthshire XI
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Torfaen, including Ebbw Vale, Tredegar, and other nearby areas

  3. 1877 Map of Brecknockshire XLVII.NE, 1888 Print
    1877 Map of Brecknockshire XLVII.NE, 1888 Print
    1877 Brecknockshire XLVII.NE
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Torfaen, including Blaenavon, Brynmawr, and other nearby areas

  4. 1878 Map of Monmouthshire XXVIII, 1886 Print
    1878 Map of Monmouthshire XXVIII, 1886 Print
    1878 Monmouthshire XXVIII
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Torfaen, including Newport, Risca, and other nearby areas

  5. 1879 Map of Monmouthshire XVIII, 1886 Print
    1879 Map of Monmouthshire XVIII, 1886 Print
    1879 Monmouthshire XVIII
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Torfaen, including Pontypool, Abertillery, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1879 Map of Monmouthshire XII, 1886 Print
    1879 Map of Monmouthshire XII, 1886 Print
    1879 Monmouthshire XII
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Torfaen, including Abergavenny, Abertillery, and other nearby areas

  7. 1879 Map of Brecknockshire XLVIII.NW, 1888 Print
    1879 Map of Brecknockshire XLVIII.NW, 1888 Print
    1879 Brecknockshire XLVIII.NW
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Torfaen, including Blaenavon, Llanelly, and other nearby areas

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