The maps presented here portray Govan in antiquity. Due to the age of these maps, the quality is not high and therefore the maps aren't extremely clear.
| Govan first appears on a map in 1654 in Bleau's Atlas. Govan is referred to as Mekle Govan (possilby meaning large Govan), distinguishing it from Litil Govan, a hamlet seen on the right hand side of the map. Note that the picture representation of Mekle Govan is a church, indicating the importance of this ecclesiastical site. | 
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Unfortunately, this map from 1750 is extremely unclear. However, almost in the centre of the map, faint lettering spells out Meikle Govan. The church is shown on the map but another very important feature is the depictions of what is presumed to be Doomster Hill. Above the name Meikle Govan, and close to the river, a faint semi-circular mark can be seem, indicating a mound in that area. |
| This map dates from 1795 and clearly shows the Church or Kirk. However, no indication of Doomster Hill can be seen, and a manse is also shown. However, archaeology has uncovered no traces of this manse, which is known to have existed in this area. The map does however reflect the rural nature of Govan at this time. |  |