How do I get old maps?

The best websites for old maps

1. National Library of Scotland. NLS Website.
2. Old Maps Online.
3. David Rumsey/ Google Maps.
4. Griffith’s Valuation.
5. Bomb Sight.
6. Expert’s choice: Places of Wales.

Can you buy old OS Maps?

You can buy some of our historical maps of Great Britain, whilst other worldwide maps and survey information are accessible in various archives.

Are there OS Maps of Northern Ireland?

The Ordnance Survey Maps offer a wide selection of scales and areas covered. These maps cover all of Northern Ireland. These maps are ideally used for activities such as Walking, Cycling, Horse Riding and Driving.

How far back do OS maps go?

The first Ordnance Survey map was published in 1801. England’s most south-easterly county, Kent, was one area most vulnerable to French invasion.

Are old maps public domain?

All topographic maps produced by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are in the public domain and are not copyrighted except for the following three cases that apply only to US Topo maps (produced 2009-present): Most maps in the period 2010-2016 contain commercially licensed road data (see note below).

What can I do with old OS maps?

10 Things To Make From Old Maps

1. 1 Paper Decoration.
2. 2 Globe Centrepiece.
3. 3 Box Frame.
4. 4 Decoupage Shoes.
5. 5 Paris Letters.
6. 6 Resin Paperweight & Cufflinks.
7. 7 Gift Card Envelope.
8. 8 Decoupage Lampshade.

Is there an Ordnance Survey app?

OS Maps is available in both a web version and an app which is available on the Google Play Store for Android and The App Store for Apple iOS (iPhone and iPad) devices.

How accurate are OS Maps?

The accuracy statement will tell you that even in the best of circumstances (a 1:1250 scale map), whilst some of the lines will be spot on, you can expect the position of any line on the map to be shown up to 400 mm (16 inches) out of position relative to other lines within 60 metres (185 feet) of it.

How do I download OS Maps for free?

Use the OS Maps app to download sections of map for use offline. In the app select Menu > My Offline Maps and click ‘ Add a custom offline map (Menu > Download offline maps on Android). Find the area you want to download. Click ‘Download’ to save the area on screen plus about the same in each direction and name it.