Plymouth and Launceston Historical Map 1919 (Cassini Popular Edition)

1:50,000 scale
2 cm to 1 km or 1¼ inches to 1 mile

Britain's inter-war landscape re-projected and enlarged to match the present-day Ordnance Survey Landrangers

These maps are taken from Ordnance Survey's Popular Edition maps which were first published between 1919 and 1926. They have all been carefully scanned, digitally re-projected and enlarged to match the present-day Ordnance Survey Landranger series. By using the same sheet numbers and grid references these Cassini maps allow the reader a direct comparisons between the historical and contemporary map with ease and accuracy.

Key features include:

• Same map name and number as the equivalent Ordnance Survey Landranger
• Digitally enhanced cartography
• British National Grid for ease of reference
• Locator map featuring modern-day settlements
• Sheet indicator showing Popular Edition maps used
• Robust laminated cover with contemporary illustration
• A brief history and overview of Ordnance Survey's Popular Edition mapping