1940s Maps of Torfaen, Wales

Explore 17 historic maps of Torfaen 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.

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Torfaen, Wales maps

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  1. 1944 Map of Monmouthshire XII.SE, 1952 Print
    1944 Map of Monmouthshire XII.SE, 1952 Print
    1944 Monmouthshire XII.SE
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Torfaen, including Blaenavon, Gobion Fawr, and other nearby areas

  2. 1948 Map of Monmouthshire XXVIII.SW, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Monmouthshire XXVIII.SW, 1953 Print
    1948 Monmouthshire XXVIII.SW
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Torfaen, including Risca, Rogerstone, and other nearby areas

  3. 1948 Map of Brecknockshire XLVIII.NW, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Brecknockshire XLVIII.NW, 1953 Print
    1948 Brecknockshire XLVIII.NW
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Torfaen, including Blaenavon, Llanelly, and other nearby areas

  4. 1948 Map of Monmouthshire XXVIII.NW, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Monmouthshire XXVIII.NW, 1953 Print
    1948 Monmouthshire XXVIII.NW
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Torfaen, including Rogerstone, Bettws, and other nearby areas

  5. 1948 Map of Monmouthshire XII.SW, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Monmouthshire XII.SW, 1953 Print
    1948 Monmouthshire XII.SW
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Torfaen, including Abertillery, Blaenavon, and other nearby areas

  6. 1948 Map of Monmouthshire XI.SE, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Monmouthshire XI.SE, 1953 Print
    1948 Monmouthshire XI.SE
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Torfaen, including Abertillery, Blaenavon, and other nearby areas

  7. 1948 Map of Brecknockshire XLVII.NE, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Brecknockshire XLVII.NE, 1953 Print
    1948 Brecknockshire XLVII.NE
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Torfaen, including Blaenavon, Brynmawr, and other nearby areas

  8. 1948 Map of Monmouthshire XVIII.SW, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Monmouthshire XVIII.SW, 1953 Print
    1948 Monmouthshire XVIII.SW
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Torfaen, including Abertillery, Llanhilleth, and other nearby areas

  9. 1948 Map of Monmouthshire XVIII.NW, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Monmouthshire XVIII.NW, 1953 Print
    1948 Monmouthshire XVIII.NW
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Torfaen, including Abertillery, Blaenavon, and other nearby areas

  10. 1948 Map of Monmouthshire XXIII.NE, 1954 Print
    1948 Map of Monmouthshire XXIII.NE, 1954 Print
    1948 Monmouthshire XXIII.NE
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Torfaen, including Llangybi, Llanbadoc, and other nearby areas

  11. 1948 Map of Monmouthshire XXVIII.SE, 1954 Print
    1948 Map of Monmouthshire XXVIII.SE, 1954 Print
    1948 Monmouthshire XXVIII.SE
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Torfaen, including Newport, Rogerstone, and other nearby areas

  12. 1948 Map of Monmouthshire XXIII.SE, 1954 Print
    1948 Map of Monmouthshire XXIII.SE, 1954 Print
    1948 Monmouthshire XXIII.SE
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Torfaen, including Cwmbrân, Ponthir, and other nearby areas

  13. 1948 Map of Monmouthshire XVIII.SE, 1954 Print
    1948 Map of Monmouthshire XVIII.SE, 1954 Print
    1948 Monmouthshire XVIII.SE
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Torfaen, including Pontypool, Goetre Fawr, and other nearby areas

  14. 1949 Map of Monmouthshire XXIX.NW, 1954 Print
    1949 Map of Monmouthshire XXIX.NW, 1954 Print
    1949 Monmouthshire XXIX.NW
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Torfaen, including Caerleon, Ponthir, and other nearby areas

  15. 1949 Map of Monmouthshire XXIV, 1954 Print
    1949 Map of Monmouthshire XXIV, 1954 Print
    1949 Monmouthshire XXIV
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Torfaen, including Usk, Ponthir, and other nearby areas

  16. 1949 Map of Monmouthshire XXVIII.NE, 1954 Print
    1949 Map of Monmouthshire XXVIII.NE, 1954 Print
    1949 Monmouthshire XXVIII.NE
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Torfaen, including Bettws, Caerleon, and other nearby areas

  17. 1949 Map of Monmouthshire XVIII.NE, 1954 Print
    1949 Map of Monmouthshire XVIII.NE, 1954 Print
    1949 Monmouthshire XVIII.NE
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Torfaen, including Penperlleni, Goetre Fawr, and other nearby areas

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