Old Maps of Wales

Explore our collection of old maps of Wales, including maps of the country as a whole and detailed maps of its historic counties and regions.

The range features work by John Speed, Joan Blaeu and other notable cartographers, recording Welsh towns, rivers, mountains, coastlines and former county boundaries. From Anglesey and Caernarvonshire to Cardiganshire, Glamorganshire and Pembrokeshire, these maps preserve the names and landscapes of Wales as earlier generations knew them.

Whether chosen for Welsh family connections, local history or their decorative character, these historic Welsh maps provide a richly detailed view of the country’s past.