Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Forfar


We have published more than 2,400 maps in our series of Old Ordnance Survey Map reprints, including a small group in Forfarshire. The maps are highly detailed. They are taken from the OS 1:2,500 (or 25 inch) maps and reduced to about 15 inches to the mile. Each covers an area of a mile and a half by a mile. They show streets with individual houses, tram tracks, railway tracks and even signals, factories, wharves and such details as fountains and water troughs. They will provide hours of fascination for historians and genealogists. The maps are neatly folded and each includes a specially written introduction to the area. Maps can be purchased on our On-line Mapshop where further information about titles is given. Or visit The Index Page for a full list to the series and details of Prices.


  • Here are the details of maps for Forfar:

  • Forfarshire Sheet 38.07 Forfar 1901 - published 1994; introduction by Norman Atkinson

    This detailed map is double-sided for maximum coverage.

    The main map covers the centre and western half of the town, with coverage stretching from East High Street westward to the Loch of Forfar. Features include town centre with individual buildings neatly shown, Reid Park, Jute & Linen Works, Common Myre, Canmore Works, bleaching green, Manor Works, Westfield, Benholme Lodge, Town Hall, West and East High Street, Castle Street, Teuchatcroft, Dundee Loan, etc.

    On the reverse we include a section of adjacent sheet 38.08 extending coverage east to include Newmont Hill, cemetery, Forfar Works, Haugh Works, Poorhouse, Infirmary, Lillybank, Gowanbank etc.


    Follow this link for a complete list of our Forfarshire maps.

    You can order maps direct from our On-line Mapshop. For other information and prices, and other areas, go to The Index Page.


    Maps in the Godfrey Edition are taken from the 25 inch to the mile map and reduced to about 15 inches to the mile. For a full list of maps for Wales, return to the Wales page.

    The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 12 Dec 2010