Vector Layered Digital Road & Street Maps for England, Scotland, N.Ireland, Ireland and Wales. Vector, Raster and KML, Shapefiles or GEOJson

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Vector Layered Road Maps of England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and Northern Irelandvector layered bath motorways and roads map

Our detailed road maps provide the ideal foundation for adding a variety of analytical layers. Each map is intricately plotted with comprehensive road networks, major landmarks, and geographical features to offer unparalleled clarity and precision for strategic business planning.

Designed to accommodate custom overlays, our maps are perfect for visualizing postcode boundaries, service areas, and other essential data for logistics, marketing, and regional planning. Provided in editable Adobe Illustrator files, you can easily tweak and tailor the maps to suit your specific requirements.

With coverage spanning the entire UK, including Ireland and Northern Ireland, our maps ensure that no area is beyond your analytical reach. Offered in vector, raster, or printed formats, they're scalable to any size without compromising on detail, making them the go-to solution for businesses in need of precise geographical information.

Example Vector Main Roads & Motorway Map

We call this our Motorway Map which is a bit of a misnomer because it shows much more than just the motorways. You’ll see from the illustrator layers panel there are many more layers, all of which contain vector elements which can be customised, coloured, styled or deleted.

Swindon town vector layered svg file example roads and motorway map

What makes these maps particularly valuable is their versatility. Whether you’re looking to create detailed travel guides, informative geographical presentations, or even artistic interpretations of geographical data, these maps are up to the task. They serve as an excellent base for a wide range of projects, providing users with both the comprehensive data of a traditional map and the flexibility of a customizable vector graphic. This adaptability makes our Motorway Map an indispensable tool for educators, designers, urban planners, and anyone in need of detailed, editable geographic information."

Sample Motorway & Roads Map Files Download

We've created a small bundle of files available to download completely free of charge below.

GIS Motorway Map Files Sample Download(.shp .kml .geojson)
 Vector Editable Motorway MapGraphics Files Sample Download (.ai .svg)
Raster Motorway Map Image Files Sample Download (.jpg .png)

Adobe Illustrator Vector Map Layers Panel and Structure

adobe illustrator map layers panel showing all road and feature layers

This below illustrates the layer structure found within the Adobe Illustrator Vector Road Map Files. Depending on the specific area and type of map you choose, the quantity, names and arrangement of layers can vary.

This layer structure ensures that each map is created in the most efficient way we can think of.

We are designers ourselves and know how much of a pain it is to work on a design or composition that has a flattened or poorly thought out layer structure.

Overlay Maps
When we add another type of boundary map as an overlay, it will also be created using vectors and it will occupy its own layer structure so it is easy to show or hide such a feature.

With a bit of experience it is relatively easy to use the layer structure to create a pdf file with the ability to select the visibility of each of the layers.

 

Why are Vector graphics better than png, gif or jpg in Cartography and Map Making?

whats the difference between vector and raster images

Raster images are made up of pixels, while vector images are made up of lines and shapes. Raster images are best for photographs, while vector images are better for map features such as roads, rivers, and boundaries. Vector images are more flexible, scalable, and precise than raster images, making them ideal for map & plan design. Vector images tend to have smaller file sizes and can be read by screen readers.

UK Boundary Map, Postcode Map, NHS Boundaries, and User Defined Overlays onto Our Road Network Maps

We will overlay practically ‘any’ boundaries you need over the top of this type of map as an additional vector layer. Listed below are just a few of the boundaries we most often overlay. Simply let us know what boundary you’d like to see over which area and we’ll get an example map emailed over to you within the hour.

  • Postcode Boundaries: Used for mail distribution, demographic studies, and marketing strategies.
  • NHS Boundaries: Essential for healthcare service management, public health analysis, and resource allocation.
  • Local Council Boundaries: Important for understanding local government services, jurisdiction, and policy implementation.
  • Electoral Constituencies: Key for political analysis, electoral planning, and understanding voting behaviours.
  • County Boundaries: Define historic counties, crucial for regional administration and historical research.
  • Local Authority Districts: Vital for urban planning, local governance, and administrative purposes.
  • Parishes: Used in rural areas for local community governance, historical studies, and local planning.
  • Wards: Smaller divisions within boroughs or districts, important for local elections and community-level analysis.
  • Ceremonial Counties: Represent traditional geographic divisions, used for cultural events and heritage purposes.
  • School Catchment Areas: Define zones served by specific schools, important for educational planning and family decisions.
  • Police Jurisdiction Boundaries: Mark operational areas of different police forces, crucial for law enforcement and public safety.
  • Environmental Protection Zones: Areas designated for environmental conservation, like wildlife preserves or green belts.
  • Economic Development Zones: Regions identified for economic growth, business development, and urban regeneration.
  • Cultural or Historical Boundaries: Encompass areas with shared cultural heritage or historical significance, useful for tourism.
  • Transport Networks: Boundaries defining regions served by various transport systems for urban planning and public transport services.
  • Isochrone Polygons: Travel time or Travel distance polygons at single or multiple intervals from one or many locations across the country.
  • User Defined Boundaries: Boundaries of your own, specify the areas covered with deliveries, planning leaflet delivery areas, show areas of your own that don't follow any other boundary dataset.

Isochrones, Driving Distances and Travel Time Boundaries & Catchment Areas Overlay

Bath City Isochrone Map showing drivetimes at 5 minute intervals

Our isochrone overlay provides a detailed visualization of travel distance from a specified location, factoring in the time it takes to drive in any direction while adhering to speed limits and road restrictions. It accurately shows the area reachable within set time frames – 5, 10, or 15 minutes, for instance. This tool is highly versatile, allowing for the creation of overlays for either a single location or multiple locations across the country.

For example, imagine you want to assess the accessibility of your outlets or branches. We can generate 100 polygons, each representing a 60-minute drive time from different locations. With this data, we can then calculate what percentage of the population falls within a 60-minute drive of any of your outlets or branches. This information is invaluable for strategic planning, market analysis, and improving service accessibility.

Printing Laminating and Sign or Whiteboard printing of our Road Maps, Street Maps and Motorway Maps
We offer the flexibility to print any of our maps in practically any sizes, whether you require a laminated poster map, A4 printed maps, deskpads, or office wall maps printed onto a whiteboard or magnetic board. We can create the maps you require and transfer them onto different types of printed media, at a faster rate and a lower cost than you will have initially thought possible. Contact us by email or phone with your requirements and we'll have a price and timescale back to you within the hour.

Glossy Laminated Printed UK Road Maps

glossy laminated A0 UK roads map

Commissioning a custom map for your office wall is a straightforward process with us. To start, simply specify the geographic area you want the map to cover, including the central focal point. Let us know your preferred size for the print and the level of detail you'd like to include. We will then create a preliminary design and send you a mockup via email. Once you've reviewed it, you can request any design adjustments. After finalizing the design, we'll print, laminate, and dispatch the map using a next-day delivery service. It's a quick and efficient process – place your order by mid-morning on a Monday, and you could be holding your custom laminated map by Tuesday.

3 & 5mm Thick Dibond(laminated) Panel Map Printing

dibond whiteboard motorways and trunk road maps

We provide a range of printing and laminating services for our Road Maps, Street Maps, and Motorway Maps. Our offerings are versatile, accommodating almost any size you need. Whether it's a large laminated poster, A4 printed maps, deskpads, or even maps printed onto whiteboards or magnetic boards for office walls, we've got you covered. Our process is designed to efficiently produce high-quality maps on various printed media, all at a pace and price that might pleasantly surprise you. To get started, just send us your requirements via email or phone. We'll quickly get back to you, typically within an hour, with a detailed quote and timeline.

When it comes to displaying your maps, you want something that's not only visually appealing but also durable enough to withstand the elements. That's why our 3mm thick rigid dibond panels are the perfect solution for your mapping needs, whether you need them for indoor or outdoor use. These panels are weather-resistant and UV stable, so they won't fade or degrade even with prolonged exposure to sunlight or harsh weather conditions. Plus, they are made with a lightweight yet sturdy aluminum composite material that makes them easy to hang or display. With our rigid dibond panels, you can showcase your maps with confidence, knowing they will look great and last for years to come.

Call or message us today to talk about your project.
Tel 01751 473136 or Contact Form

We pride ourselves on the speed we get things done. Send us a quick email with a brief but concise description of what you want and we’ll get a sample and a fixed price back to you, usually within the hour.

 

E.g. “I want a printed map of Bath. I deliver meals-on-wheels up to 25 miles radius from the centre of Bath and want a ring on the map. I need all main roads, towns and villages and also postcodes overlaid on top. How much and how quickly can I have it?”

 

Call or message us today to talk about your project. Tel 01751 473136 or Contact Form