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 111:
This One Inch to the Mile map covers an area of the Peak District. "There is an astonishing degree of variety in the physical and cultural landscapes portrayed on this map", says author Derek Brumhead. The great spa town of Buxton is at the top of the map, and other towns are Leek, in the SW corner, and Bakewell, near the eastern margin. On the back we include an extract from Derbyshire Sheet 27.16, showing Hartington in 1919, complete with a directory of 'Hartington Town Quarter'. For railway historians the Ashbourne & Buxton line runs through the main map, and sections of the Buxton & High Peak and main Midland line to Buxton are also shown.
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.
For a full list of Inch to the Mile maps go to the One Inch Page, or for more detailed maps return to the England page. For other information and prices, and other areas, go to The Index Page.