Maps of Britain for British Genealogy Research

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Britain Maps: Good, Better, Best
from Travel Genie

For genealogy we usually want the most detailed maps available. However, the maps with the most detail cover a smaller portion of the country, and most of them are not indexed. Therefore, sometimes we need to "back away" a bit and start with an atlas or a map with more of an overview.

You may want to print out the order form before clicking on the links to the more detailed map grids. To order the most detailed maps, you will need to enter Map Section Numbers and Names on the order form as well as a Stock Number.
Go to the Printable Order Form.


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British Road Atlas
Indexed, with several extra pages of major city plans
Scale 1 inch equals 2 1/2 miles
Stock #241331 British Road Atlas
Price US$ 39.95

(see Order Form for Shipping/Handling/Tax information)
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Good Scale: Routeplanner Map of Britain
by British Ordnance Survey
shows all of England, Scotland, and Wales on one Map
Scale 1:625 000 (1 inch = approximately 9.86 miles)
Stock #141210 Britain Routeplanner Map
Price US$ 12.95

(see Order Form for Shipping/Handling/Tax information)
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Better Scale: Road Map Series, Sections 1 to 8
by British Ordnance Survey
Zooms in for more detail,
but each map covers only one section.
Scale 1:250 000 (1 inch = approximately 3.95 miles;
8 maps to cover all of England, Scotland, Wales)
Stock #141280M Plus Map Section Number and Name;
Price US$ 12.95 each map

(see Order Form for Shipping/Handling/Tax information)
Click here for map grid showing section numbers and names to help you order the correct section
TGBest Icon
Best Scale: Landranger Map Series Sections 1 to 204
by British Ordnance Survey,
the most detailed maps we carry.
Scale 1:50 000 (1 inch = approximately 0.79 mile;
204 maps to cover all of England, Scotland, Wales)
Stock #141044M Plus Map Section Number and Name;
Price US$ 16.95 each map

(see Order Form for Shipping/Handling/Tax information)
Click here for map grid showing section numbers and names to help you order the correct section
Do you still have questions about the amount of detail on these maps, or how to order? Go to the page with Britain Map Questions and Answers (then you may use the "Back" button on your browser to return to this page.)

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