Looking at my old maps i found a 1:63 360 scale OS touring map (1.6cm to 1km) of the lake district, the scale of the map was great for basic route planning as it showed contour lines and footpaths/bridalways and covered a large area. But looking on the OS website they only show the Explorer 1:25 000 and the Landranger 1:50 000 maps, i know these are better for showing more detail, but more maps are needed to cover the same area, but the 1:63 360 scale was great for a quick overview of the area. Does anyone know if the 1:63 360 scale maps are still available or are there any alteratives to OS maps? Cheers

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ordnance-Survey-Tourist-Map-Lake-District-1-63360-1inch-1-mile-1976-Version-/271761362164
This one?

Inch to the mile.

sadly destroyed by that there ‘metrification’ thing

Yes, that is the one. Would really have liked to get that scale map for other areas.

I think I have Snowdonia still in a box, there are loads of them on Ebay (out of date in lots of ways though)

I’ve got a Peak District 1″ to 1 mile dated 1979. Covers Chadderton in the NW corner down to Ambergate in the SE corner. Massively out of date, copyrighted 1963
If you’re near Hay on Wye sometime then I imagine that you’ll find old maps by the barrow load

Yep, plenty of old maps here in Hay!

Is the old 1″ to 1 mile data not online somewhere, though?

Great maps! I got a replacement for my birthday the other year to replace an exhausted copy…

simon1975, was the replacement map new or secondhand? i have looked but never been able to find them maps in the shops. Guess i may have to go onto ebay and get some secondhand.

was the replacement map new or secondhand?

New old stock online. Was in 2013 though…

There’s usually little difference between the 1″ map and the 1:50k Landranger. In fact many if the first 1:50k maps were just re-scaled 1″ maps. They even had contours at strange intervals. Is there something else specific to this particular sheet that makes it different?

The OS stopped doing the 1:250,000 touring maps some time back but Nicolsons offer them for Scotland. I find they are ideal for longer-distance route planning.

Note for map lovers: If you want an insight into the development of your local roads and bridleways, get the OS Historical map of your area, which is in 1 inch:1 mile scale. They are usually from the late 1800s/early 1900s. Hours of fascinating on-the-bog study.

I believe the OS are on the road to full privatisation and are under pressure to create revenue streams.

They are already set up to print 1:50000 and 1:25000 maps on demand. So perhaps they would consider reintroducing other scales if they thought there was sufficient money in it.

I believe the OS are on the road to full privatisation and are under pressure to create revenue streams.

They are already set up to print 1:50000 and 1:25000 maps on demand. So perhaps they would consider reintroducing other scales if they thought there was sufficient money in it.

OS have just (within the last week) had a big rebrand, they’re definitely going for the more commercial approach.

dash4it often do specialist printing on request although if you asked OS very nicely they might sort you out; their customer service very good.

Note for map lovers: If you want an insight into the development of your local roads and bridleways, get the OS Historical map of your area, which is in 1 inch:1 mile scale. They are usually from the late 1800s/early 1900s. Hours of fascinating on-the-bog study.

Or look here:
http://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=14&lat=54.60253&lon=-3.13028&layers=1

Lots of old stuff in the drop-downs (left panel).

I believe the OS are on the road to full privatisation

http://www.grough.co.uk/magazine/2015/01/22/minister-announces-plans-to-make-ordnance-survey-a-government-owned-company

“Government Owned Company”. Not sure what to make of that. I might be working for one soon…

Hours of fascinating on-the-bog study.

was going to post that link with all the historic maps, but I think it’s that nls one above.
if you do surf on the bog, be prepared for numb legs when you stand up.

There was another (or maybe it was nls?) site that had maps in other nations too, beyond the reach of OS, and several pre-dating OS by several centuries. Wish I could remember where I saw it (will search here later). Have seen some maps of home and here that were hand drawn with quills.

Old maps are ace.

Doesn’t quite meet your requirements OP but these are lovely maps from BMC/Harveys

The Lakes one for example fits the whole of the area on one map so great for route planning but loads of detail too, waterproof too, what’s not to love, says it 1:40,000

Where’s the path is another good map-geek’s treasure trove.

http://wtp2.appspot.com/wheresthepath.htm

Or look here:

http://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/

Lots of old stuff in the drop-downs (left panel).

Bugger…. there goes my productivity for today. Cheers Simon 😉

We have a couple of these hanging on the wall, framed in nice old mahogany frames; they look stunning:

http://loisirs.ign.fr/cartes/cartes-anciennes.html

Example:

http://loisirs.ign.fr/cartes/cartes-anciennes/carte-ancienne-aiguille-verte.html

Thank you for the replys and suggestions, i will have a look at them later.

Since this is a bit of a gathering of map geeks, anyone got any insights to my old thread here:

http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/online-maps-with-elevations-shown-in-heatmap-style

I’ve got a Peak District 1″ to 1 mile dated 1979

I’ve got on of a slightly earlier 70’s vintage framed. It’s a beauty. Well, I think so, she’s yet to be convinced…

I use viewranger – then you can have all the maps you need stored on your phone, see where you are easily with GPS and plot routs too.

1:50000 are very cheap to download (much cheaper than paper) and you can buy 1:25000 when you need them – although they cost a bit more