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 125:

  • One Inch Sheet 125 Derby, Derwent & Erewash 1895 - published 2002; introduction by John Gough

    This One Inch to the Mile map covers an area of Derbyshire north of Derby, with a section of Nottinghamshire also included. Coverage stretches from Brailsford and Kirk Ireton eastward to Bulwell and Hucknall Torkard, and from Wirksworth southward to Derby itself. Railway historians will enjoy the many lines shown here, including the GNR Derbyshire & North Staffordshire Extension, the Wirksworth Branch, the Erewash Valley lines, the Ambergate & Pyebridge Branch, the Ripley Branch, etc. On the reverse is a section of Derbyshire Sheet 34.16, showing Whatstandwell and Crich Carr in detail in 1920.


    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.

  • Derbyshire: Alderwasley, Allestree, Belper, Brailsford, Breadsall, Chaddesden, Codnor, Crich, Dale, Darley Abbey, Denby, Derby, Duffield, Hazlewood, Heanor, Holbrook, Hopton, Horsley, Horsley Woodhouse, Ileston, Ireton Wood, Ironville, Kedleston, Kilbourne, Kirk Hallam, Kirk Ireton, Kirk Langley, Langley Mill, Little Chester, Little Eaton, Mackworth, Mapperley, Markeaton, Mercaston, Mugginto, Ockbrook, Pentrich, Pinxton, Quarndon, Radbourne, Ripley, Sandiacre, Smalley, Spondon, Stanley, Stanton by Dale, Turnditch, West Hallam, Weston Underwood, Windley, Wirksworth.
  • Nottinghamshire: Annesley, Beeston, Bilborough, Bramcote, Bulwell, Chilwell, Cossall, Eastwood, Greasley, Hucknall Torkard, Linby, New Annesley, Newstead, Nuthall, Selston, Stapleford, Strelley, Trowell, Wollaston.

    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.


    The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 24 December 2005