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 229:

  • One Inch Sheet 229 Carmarthen & the Towey Estuary 1909 - published 2006; introduction by Derrick Pratt

    This Inch to the Mile map covers the SW area of Carmarthenshire around the Towy Estuary and Carmarthen. Coverage stretches from Pendine eastward to Llanddarog and Pont-y-Berem, and from Mydrim and Carmarthen southward to Kidwelly, the Gwendraeth estuary, and Mynydd Pembrey. On the reverse we include extracts from Carmarthenshire Sheets 39.03 and 39.07, giving a more detailed picture of the centre of Carmarthen itself, including station, Guildhall Square, King Street, Priory Street, Grammar School etc.


    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:

  • Carmarthenshire: Abergwili, Carmarthen, Eglwys-Cymmyn, Kidwelly, Laugharne, Llandawke, Llanddarog, Llandefeilog, Llandilo Abercowin, Llandowror, Llanfihangel Abercowin, Llangain, Llangendeirne, Llangunnor, Llangynin, Llansadurnen, Llanstephan, Merthyr, Mydrim, Pendine, St Clears, St Ishmael.

    For a full list of large scale maps go to the Wales page or or local maps go to the Carmarthen 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 / 2 Feb 2006