Interactive Map of Oxford, 1850

In addition to using the controls below, you may explore the map by simply clicking the image to zoom in, double-clicking to zoom out. Use a click-drag motion to pan around or an Alt-click-drag to create a zoom-rectangle.

The Mouse-Wheel can be an effective means of zooming in and out.

Zoom in (about 50%) to see labels for colleges, churches and other points of interest. Zoom in further (about 75%) to see street names.

Click on a label to see further information displayed in the panel below the map - which sometimes has links to further information.

Hold down "Alt" and press lower-case "l" (for label) to hide the labels. (Repeat to show them again.)

This facility was developed by Mark Russell Richards. The map was designed by Robert Syer Hoggar and engraved by Thomas Jones, 1850. The image used here was provided as a high resolution scan by Oxfordshire County Council, Oxfordshire History Centre (www.pictureoxon.org.uk). This image is used with the permission of the Oxfordshire History Centre, who retain its copyright.