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 285:

  • One Inch Sheet 285 North West Surrey 1888 - published 1998; introduction by John Griffiths

    This early Inch to the Mile map covers much of west Surrey, with Guildford near the centre of the map and the Hampshire garrison towns of Aldershot and Farnborough to the west. Coverage stretches from Farnham and Aldershot Common eastward to East Horsley and Hackhurst Downs, and from Camberley southward to Godalming. Features include North Camp and South Camp near Aldershot, Chobham Ridge, the Basingstoke Canal, Woking Convict Prison, Brookwood Lunatic Asylum, Albury Park and much more. On the reverse we include a map showing part of Worplesdon, with a directory for that village.


    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 parishes that are included on this map:

  • Hampshire: Aldershot, Farnborough, North Camp, South Camp.
  • Surrey: Albury, Ash, Bisley, Bramley, Brookwood, Byfleet, Compton, East Clandon, East Horsley, Elstead, Farnham, Frimley, Godalming, Guildford, Horsell, Merrow, Normandy, Ockham, Pepeharow, Pirbright, Puttenham, Pyrford, Ripley, Seale, Send, Shalford, Shere, St Martha, Wanborough, West Clandon, West Horsley, Woking, Wonersh, Worplesdon.

    For a full list of maps for the area go to the Hampshire or Surrey & SE pages.

    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 / 11 February 2006