A large detailed map of Devon, England

Explore Devon with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Devon map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find links to city and town maps, live weather and local news below.

Devon County Map

About Devon

Undulating, the land rises and falls like a sleeping giant’s breath, its granite spine forming the wild expanse of Dartmoor, a place of heather and ancient tors. Rivers, such as the Taw and the Exe, carve their serpentine paths through verdant valleys, feeding the fertile soil before meeting the dramatic embrace of the English Channel. Here, the coastline shifts from the gentle bays of Torbay to the rugged cliffs of North Devon, where the Atlantic’s ceaseless energy shapes the very character of the shore.

Echoes of Roman legions still linger in the faint outlines of old encampments, and the Saxon settlements that followed laid the groundwork for towns like Exeter, a city that has weathered sieges and survived the ravages of time. The Norman conquest left its mark in stout castles, while the wool trade in medieval times brought prosperity and grand churches to places like Totnes. Later centuries saw Devon’s mariners playing a pivotal role in exploration and naval power, a legacy that continues to resonate.

Agriculture remains the beating heart of Devon’s economy, its dairy herds and sheep flocks a familiar sight across the green fields, producing fine cheeses and lamb. Beyond the pastoral, engineering firms in Plymouth contribute to national defence, and the burgeoning marine technology sector thrives along the coast. Tourism, of course, draws countless visitors to its shores and moors, sustaining a vital service industry and supporting local crafts.

Stoic and independent, the people of Devon possess a quiet resilience, their dialect a melodic echo of generations past. Traditions of harvest festivals and local fairs persist, a testament to a deep connection with the land and community. Artists find inspiration in the dramatic light and rugged beauty, producing works that capture the spirit of this enduring corner of England, a place where a slower pace of life still holds sway.

Devon Maps

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Districts of Devon

1 - North Devon
2 - Torridge
3 - Mid Devon
4 - East Devon
5 - City of Exeter
6 - West Devon
7 - Teignbridge
8 - City of Plymouth
9 - South Hams
10 - Torbay

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Devon City and Town Maps