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.
Here is information about Sheet 112:
This One Inch to the Mile map covers an area of Derbyshire around and to the south of Chesterfield. Coverage stretches from Chatsworth Houe and Beeley eastward to Mansfield in Nottinghamshire, and from Brimington southward to Alfreton. Clay Cross is near the centre of the map. Apart from Chesterfield and Mansfield, the OS also gives town status to Sutton in Ashfield, Bolsover and Alfreton, but defines Matlock as a village. Features of interest include the old lead mines near Matlock, the Midland Railway's Teversall and Pilsley branches, and many collieries and old coal pits. On the reverse we include a more detailed map of Pilsley, complete with directory.
It is not possible to list the many hamlets, farmsteads and other topographical features shown on these maps. However, you might find it useful if we here list the majority of the principal villages and 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.