Old Ordnance Survey One-Inch Maps


These maps are taken from the famous OS "Inch to the Mile" Maps. Though obviously far less detailed than the large scale maps for which we are perhaps better known, they provide an invaluable overview of a wider area, typically 18 miles across by 12 miles down. For transport historians they are invaluable for showing old railways, while all historians need them for their close depiction of topography, including parish boundaries. These maps also mean that we can offer historical coverage for small villages where a large scale map would not be commercially viable. We intend to publish the whole of England and Wales in this series. Almost 200 titles are now available and we aim to publish three new titles each month. The maps include historical notes and all (except the double-sided Tyneside title) also include a large scale map of a small town or village in the area.

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. Visit the One Inch Page for a full list of Inch to the Mile Maps, or The Index Page for a full list to the series and details of Prices.

Here is information about Sheet 41:

  • One Inch Sheet 41 Swaledale 1904 - published 2007; introduction by David Butler

    This One Inch to the Mile map covers much of Swaledale, with coverage stretching from the Pennine moorlands to the argricultural North Yorkshire lpwlands. Coverage runs from Arkle Town and Arkengarthdale eastward to Bolton upon Swale and Scorton, and from Melsonby southward to Leyburn. Richmond, Reeth and Leyburn are the only towns on the map. Features include the railway to Richmond and a section at Leyburn, Scotch Corner, Hornby Park, Hipswell Moor, Bellerby Moor, Harkerside Moor, Redmire Moor, Marrick Moor, Reeth Low Moor, Carperby Moor etc. Many mines, almost all of them disused, are shown. On the reverse we include a detailed map showing Catterick Bridge and part of Brompton on Swale.


    It is not possible to list the many hamlets, farmsteads and other topographical features shown on these maps. However, you may find it useful if we list the towns and principal villages or church parishes that are included on this map. Links are given for those for which detailed large-scale maps are also available.

  • Yorkshire: Ainderby Myers with Holtby, Arrathorne, Barden, Barton, Bellerby, Bolton upon Swale, Brompton on Swale, Castle Bolton, Catterick, Colburn, Constable Burton, Crakehall, Dalton, Downholme, Easby, East Hauxwell, Ellerton upon Swale, Feetham, Gayles, Gilling, Grinton, Hackforth, Hipswell, Hornby, Hudswell, Hunton, Killerby, Kirby Hill, Langthorne, Langthwaite, Leyburn, Marrick, Marske, Melsonby, Middleton Tyas, Moulton, Patrick Brompton, Preston under Scare, Ravensworth, Redmire, Reeth, Richmond, Scorton, Scotton, Skeeby, Stainton, Tunstall, Uckerby, West Hauxwell, Whashton.

    For a full list of maps for the area go to the North Riding page; or to the Yorkshire page for a full list for Yorkshire

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


    The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 11 May 2007