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 208 & 225:

  • One Inch Sheet 208/225 Orford Ness & Felixstowe 1905 - published 2004; introduction by Robert Malster

    These two Inch to the Mile maps cover an interesting area of the Suffolk coast around Hollesley Bay. We include the two maps side by side, and coverage stretches from Wickham Market southward to Felixstowe, Landguard Point (and beyond them to Sunk Lightship); and from Woodbridge eastward to Orford Ness. This is an attractive map, with nice contrasts beyond the heathland in the centre, the River Alde and the River Deben. On the reverse we include a map of Orford itself, with its church, Market Hill and castle; a directory of the village 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.

  • Suffolk: Alderton, Bawdsey, Boyton, Butley, Campsey Ash, Capel St Andrew, Chillesford, Eyke, Falkenham, Felixstowe, Hemley, Hollesley, Iken, Kirton, Melton, Newbourn, Orford, Pettistree, Ramsholt, Rendlesham, Shottisham, Sudbourne, Sutton, Tunstall, Ufford, Waldingfield, Walton, Wantisden, Wickham Market, Woodbridge.

    For a full list of maps for the county go to the Suffolk 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 / 20 Feb 2006