Middle-earth Maps
The road goes ever on and on…
Use these maps to help you understand the location of events in JRR Tolkien’s books, and be able to get a grasp of the important locations throughout Middle-earth.
Third Age
From the rise of Arnor and Gondor, to the arrival of the Wizards, to the War of the Ring.
Second Age
From the destruction of Beleriand, to the fall of Númenor, to Sauron’s defeat in the Last Alliance.
First Age
From the creation of Arda, to the awakening of Elves, to the Wars of Beleriand, to the defeat of Morgoth.
The Third Age
Map of Middle-earth
Use this map if you’re reading The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings! All the important locations are easily visible
Map of The Shire
A great companion when you’re reading through the first 5 chapters of The Lord of the Rings or the start of The Hobbit.
Thorin’s Map
The map drawn by Thrór and his son Thráin, illustrating the Lonely Mountain and its secret door. The Moon-letters on the map read: “Stand by the grey stone when the thrush knocks and the setting sun with the last light of Durin’s Day will shine upon the key-hole.”
Map of the Misty Mountains
Going through Moria with Frodo? Or have you read Bilbo’s escape from Gollum? Use this map! (map is from the highly regarded Atlas of Middle-earth)
Tolkien’s Map of Mirkwood
Tolkien’s original map of Mirkwood, showing Bilbo’s path through the forest.
Tolkien’s Map of the Wilderland
A more detailed map drawn by Tolkien showing more of Mirkwood and its surrounding features.
Map of Gondor
Wonderfully detailed map showing Minas Tirith, Osgiliath, Rohan, and most of the locations found in The Two Towers and Return of the King.
1st Age/3rd Age Map Overlay
A map that shows how the 1st age (Silmarillion) map of Middle-earth coincides with the 3rd age (Lord of the Rings) map!
The Second Age
Second Age of Arda
An overview of all of Middle-earth, including Númenor, the new coastline following the destruction of Beleriand, and the Sea of Helcar drained through the Great Gulf. (map is from the highly regarded Atlas of Middle-earth)
Map of Númenor
The island raised out of the sea by the Valar as a home for the Edain after the War of Wrath. (map is from the highly regarded Atlas of Middle-earth)
Tolkien’s Map of Númenor
The island raised out of the sea by the Valar as a home for the Edain after the War of Wrath.
Tolkien’s Rough Map of Númenor
The island raised out of the sea by the Valar as a home for the Edain after the War of Wrath.
The First Age
Map of Beleriand
The region of Northwest Middle-earth, home to the tales of Gondolin, Beren and Lúthien, the children of Húrin, and other great stories from The Silmarillion.
1st Age/3rd Age Map Overlay
A map that shows how the 1st age (Silmarillion) map of Middle-earth coincides with the 3rd age (Lord of the Rings) map!
The Realms of the Noldor
Tolkien’s map highlighting the areas of rule for Finrod, Fingolfin, Fingon, Angrod, Aegnor, Maedhros, Maglor, Celegorm, Curufin, Amrod, Amras, Círdan, and Thingol.
Map of Southern Beleriand
Includes Tol Galen, Doriath, Ossiriand, and other vital locations south of the realm of the Noldor. (map is from the highly regarded Atlas of Middle-earth)
Map of Beleriand – Color
The region of Northwest Middle-earth, home to the tales of Gondolin, Beren and Lúthien, the children of Húrin, and other great stories from The Silmarillion.
Full Beleriand Map
A stitched-together composition of all of Beleriand (map is from the highly regarded Atlas of Middle-earth).