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. Over 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 Sheets 51:

  • One Inch Sheet 51 Lower Wensleydale 1904 - published 2005; introduction by Susan Neave

    This One Inch to the Mile map covers the lovely stretch of lower Wensleydale from Aysgarth eastward to Bedale and Masham; it also includes Coverdale, Colsterdale and Nidderdale down to Ramsgill. At the western end of the map are parts of Bishopdale and the Walden valley. Between these dales are the moors: Fountains Earth Moor, Dallowgill Moor, Masham Moor, Riggs Moor, Carlton Moor, North Moor and others. Other items of note include the Nidd Valley Railway, before part of upper Nidderdale was flooded by a reservoir. On the reverse we include a map of Aysgarth, from Aysgarth village to Aysgarth Force, and including the station, St Andrew's church and Wensleydale Sanatorium. A directory for Aysgarth is also included.


    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: Aysgarth, Azerley, Bedale, East Witton, Ellingstring, Fearby, Fingall, Grewelthorpe, Harmby, Healey, Kirby Malzeard, Laverton, Masham, Melmerby, Middleham, Newbiggin, Newton-le-Willows, Rookwith, Spennithorne, Thirn, Thoralby, Thornton Steward, Thornton Watlass, Wensley, West Burton, West Scrafton, West Witton, Winksley.

    For a full list of Inch to the Mile maps go to the One Inch Page; or for Yorkshire large scale maps go to the Yorkshire page.

    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 / 14 May 2007