Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Motherwell


We have published more than 2,000 maps in our series of Old Ordnance Survey Map reprints; this includes more than a hundred in Scotland, with a growing range of maps around Glasgow. 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 Motherwell:

  • Lanarkshire Sheet 12.09 Motherwell (North) 1939 - published 2007; introduction by Gilbert Bell

    This detailed map covers the area north of Motherwell, with coverage stretching along the Bellshill Road northward to Holm Forge Bridge. Features on the map include Motherwell Mill, Colville Park, Forgewood, railways with engine shed, site of earlier Jerviston Line, Nethan Iron Works, Wallace's Cave, course of Roman Road, Braidhurst Colliery, Parkneuk Works, Engineering Works, Parkneuk Colliery, North Motherwell. We include extracts from a trade directory on the reverse.


    You might find this index map useful. The map links up with Sheets 12.05 Mossend to the north, 12.10 Carfin to the east, 12.13 Motherwell to the south.


    Follow this link for a complete list of our Lanarkshire 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 Scotland, return to the Scotland page.

    The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 17 August 2007