Bidspirit auction | Ordnance Survey Administrative Areas Diagram

Ordnance Survey Administrative Areas Diagram for Orkney Islands and Shetland Islands - It primarily focuses on the council areas, with an inset in the bottom left showing the northern tip of the Highland Region (Caithness). These maps were designed to show the boundaries of local government areas, electoral divisions, and parliamentary constituencies. Based on the legend and terminology (e.g., ”Highland Region”), this map likely dates to the mid-1970s to early 1980s, following the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 which established the regional and district council system. Details Included: Red lines: Indicate administrative boundaries. Insets: Small detailed maps showing specific regions like Fair Isle or more densely populated areas. Grid System: Standard National Grid references used by the Ordnance Survey.