Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Wakefield


We have a group of maps for the Wakefield area. Here is the full range. There are links to two index maps further down the page.

Each map includes an introduction to the history of the area and most also have extracts from a contemporary directory. Further information about individual maps is given on our On-line Mapshop.


  • 234.07 Castleford 1905 - introduction by Gordon Dickinson
  • 234.13 Normanton 1906 - published 1997; introduction by John Goodchild
  • 235.09 Ferrybridge 1905 - published 1990; intro by John Goodchild
  • 235.13 Ferrybridge (South) 1905 - published 1990; intro John Goodchild
  • 235.14 Knottingley 1905 - published 1990; intro by John Goodchild
  • 248.03 Wakefield (North) 1890 - published 1987; intro by John Goodchild
  • 248.07 Wakefield (South) 1890 - published 1987; intro by John Goodchild
  • 248.05 Ossett 1890 - published 1989; intro by John Goodchild
  • 248.09 Horbury 1905 - published 1996; intro by John Goodchild
  • 249.04 Pontefract 1914 - published 1999; intro by John Goodchild

    The following index maps might also be useful:

  • Wakefield index map incl Normanton
  • Ferrybridge index map

    There is also an Inch to the Mile map which covers much of the Wakefield area: Sheet 78 Wakefield & District 1907. For further details of our One Inch Maps, visit the One Inch page.


    The maps cost just £ 2.25 each. You can order maps direct from our On-line Mapshop. For other information and prices, and other areas, go to The Index Page.


    Maps in the Godfrey Edition are taken from the 25 inch to the mile map and reduced to about 15 inches to the mile. For a full list of maps for England, return to the England page.

    Alan Godfrey Maps, Prospect Business Park, Leadgate, Consett, Co Durham, DH8 7PW / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 29 Sept 2007