The first Ordnance Survey maps for Cumbria were published in the 1850's and 1860's at 6 and 25 inch scales with second and third editions issued up to the Second World War. The main local studies libraries hold maps for their areas. Maps at 1:10,000 (6 inch), 1:25,000 (25 inch) and 1:1,250 (50 inch) are also kept. In addition, geological, land use and town centre maps are held. Cumbria Local Studies Libraries also hold many early rngraved maps of the county going back to the 16th century.

Current Ordnance Survey Mapping

We can also supply, through our six main libraries ( Barrow, Carlisle, Kendal, Penrith, Whitehaven and Workington) the most up to date, site centred, OS digital mapping for anywhere in the county.

Ordnance Survey Digital Mapping Charges

Below are typical charges for large scale OS mapping, all of which can be ordered through our six main libraries in Cumbria.

Site centred 1:50,000 map        £18.99
Site centred 1:25,000 map        £18.99

To import own image onto the front cover of above maps please add £5.00


1:500 A4 block plan                            £20.00
1:1,250 A4 site plan                            £25.00
1:2,500 A4 site plan - for rural area    £25.00 
1:2,500 A4 site plan - for urban area   £60.00

1:5,000 site centred, 3 kilometre X 3k square              £37.50
1:10,000 site centred, 5 kilometre X 5k square            £65.00