Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Cornwall


We have a lot more work to do in Cornwall, but do have a handful of titles. Each map includes an introduction; most also include extracts from a contemporary directory. Further information about individual titles is in our On-line Mapshop.


The following maps are all taken from the OS 25" maps and reduced to a scale of approximately 15 inches to the mile. They are extremely detailed, showing individual houses, details such as railway tracks, pathways, pubs, factories and even minutiae such as fountains and signal posts. Obviously they cover quite a small area, normally a mile by a mile and a half each.

  • 10.07 Boscastle 1905 - published 2006; intro by Tom Greeves
  • 10.13 Tintagel 1905 - published 2007; intro by Tom Greeves
  • 14.11 Camelford 1905 - published 2006; intro by Joanna Raymond-Barker
  • 30.01 Gunnislake (North) 1905 - published 2004; introduction by Tom Greeves
  • 30.05 Gunnislake (South) & Albaston 1905 - published 2004; introduction by Tom Greeves
  • 53.02 Looe 1905 - published 2002; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • 63.07 Redruth 1906 - published 1999; intro by Terry Knight
  • 69.01 Hayle & Lelant 1876 - published 2007; intro by Tony Clifford
  • 71.07 Penryn 1906 - published 2005; intro by Tony Clifford
  • 76.10 Helston 1906 - published 2005; intro by Tony Clifford

    Several 'Inch to the mile' maps also cover parts of the county. These cover a much wider area, but in less detail. Visit the One Inch page for full details of this series. The principal Inch to the Mile maps for the county are:

  • 337 Middle Tamar & Caradon 1894 published 2001; intro by Richard Oliver. Includes a map of Calstock.
  • 348 Plymouth to Polperro 1894 published 2005; intro by Tom Greeves. Includes a map of Polperro.
  • 351 Penzance & St Ives Bay 1888 published 2001; intro by Peter Waverley. Includes a map of St Just.
  • 352 Fal Estuary & Camborne 1890 published 2000; intro by Kim Cooper. Includes a map of Praze-an-Beeble.

  • Sheets 308, 322, 323, 335, 336, 346, 347, 353, 359 also cover parts of Cornwall but are not yet published in this series. They will be issued in due course.

    All maps can be ordered through our On-line Mapshop and through various local stockists.

    Most maps in the Godfrey Edition are taken from the 25 inch to the mile map and reduced to about 15 inches to the mile. They cost just £ 2.25 each. For a full list of maps for the South West, return to the South West page or to the main Index page for full details of the series. For further information phone us on 01207 583388.

    Alan Godfrey Maps, Prospect Business Park, Leadgate, Consett, DH8 7PW. Tel 01207 583388


    The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 29 Sept 2007