Who We Are

Rural Maps is an award winning cartography studio specializing in creating exceptional maps for private landowners worldwide.

Anthony Pelly, a 6th-generation farmer, leads Rural Maps while managing his family farm in Hampshire. With a degrees in design and architecture from colleges in the USA and UK, Anthony founded Rural Maps in 2013. He divides his time between Wyoming, Hampshire, and Corfu, Greece. His extensive background in farming, ranching, and rural project management has deepened his understanding of the critical role a well-crafted map plays in efficient project management. Anthony also sits on The Rural Business Group, meeting with the Prime Minister’s team at 10 Downing Street to discuss both contemporary and traditional rural business initiatives.

Catherine works closely with clients to capture the unique requirements of each map commission. She liaises with data providers and processes information as it comes back from the client. Together with Anthony, Catherine explores innovative ways that mapping can enhance the management of rural landscapes across various contexts and countries.

Rachel splits her time between her London studio and the Rural Maps base in Hampshire. With a strong background in architecture and design, she employs CAD software and her artistic skills to create maps that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Frequently found in the map room at the British Library, Rachel draws on her deep knowledge of cartographic history and art to refine her mapping techniques.

Our Studio

The team at Rural Maps operates from a beautifully converted brick and flint barn nestled high on the South Downs, amidst a working farm. This unique setting enhances their work, blending picturesque surroundings with a focus on practical land management.

From this inspiring location, they craft stunning graphics with precise GIS details while addressing the practicalities of land management. As a small, dedicated team, they collaborate closely with a diverse network of graphic designers, map data specialists, illustrators, fine art printers, and framers to produce comprehensive maps for landowners worldwide.

The bespoke nature of their work fosters a close relationship with clients throughout the entire process, ensuring their input is integral to the evolving design of each map.

Currently, the team is engaged in creating a large decorative map of the UK’s Grouse Moors, US ranch maps, and both functional and decorative maps for a range of properties, from expansive agricultural businesses to smaller farms.

Proudly, with over 2,000,000 acres under our belt, Rural Maps have never had a map returned or rejected.