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  • Map of the South-eastern Districts of Vancouver Island

    Alternative Title
    Map of the South-eastern Districts of Vancouver Island Compiled from Official Surveys
    Subject
    Cities and towns--Maps and Cities and towns
    Creator
    d'Heureuse, Rudolph
    Publisher
    d'Heureuse, R.
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1860
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Identifier
    LSV Number: 2Tu20 and 112045, 112046, 112047, 112048, 112049, 112050, 112051, 112052
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--North Saanich, British Columbia--Highlands, British Columbia--Victoria, British Columbia--Saanich, British Columbia--Esquimalt, British Columbia--Metchosin (District), and British Columbia--Sooke
    Coordinates
    48.43569, -123.41174, 48.58294, -123.41932, 48.51633, -123.50261, 48.64964, -123.43593, 48.36633, -123.68592, 48.4359, -123.35155, and 48.37463, -123.55261
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    Scale: 1 Inch = 1 Mile
    Physical Repository
    Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia
    Collection
    Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia: Early British Columbia Maps
    Provenance
    Surveyor General of BC, Legal Surveys Vault
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    maps (documents), cadastral maps, historical maps, and city maps
    Date Digitized
    2012-01-24
    Technical Note
    Cataloguing metadata: Provided by the LTSA and adapted by the University of Victoria Libraries to their requirements.

  • Map of the Thompsons River District

    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1860
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Identifier
    107421, Historical Map Society of B.C. Map Number: 1484, and LSV Number: 8T1 OLD MAPS
    Extent
    1 sheet
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Lower Mainland, British Columbia--Shuswap Lake, North America--Okanagan River, British Columbia--Fort Langley, British Columbia--Kamloops Lake, British Columbia--Fraser River, North America--Similkameen River, British Columbia--Hope, and British Columbia--Thompson River
    Coordinates
    49.38299, -121.44144, 50.23304, -121.58589, 50.74722, -120.80417, 49.11636, -123.18594, 50.95, -119.16944, 48.99975, -119.70239, 49.08306, -119.51908, 49.08333, -122.35, and 49.16777, -122.572
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    Scale: 15.78 miles to 1 inch
    Physical Repository
    Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia
    Collection
    Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia: Early British Columbia Maps
    Provenance
    Surveyor General of BC, Legal Surveys Vault
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    maps (documents) and historical maps
    Date Digitized
    2011-09-30
    Technical Note
    Cataloguing metadata: Provided by the LTSA and adapted by the University of Victoria Libraries to their requirements.

  • Nanaimo

    Subject
    Maps and Coal mines and mining
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    approximately 1860
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Contractual restrictions
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Identifier
    G1/258n
    Extent
    1 sheet
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Nanaimo
    Coordinates
    49.16638, -123.94003
    Physical Repository
    Hudson's Bay Company. Archives
    Collection
    Early B.C. Maps from the Hudson's Bay Company Archives
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    maps (documents) and historical maps
    Date Digitized
    2013-05-10

  • Nanaimo Harbour and Departure Bay

    Subject
    Nautical charts and Harbors
    Creator
    Richards, G. H. (George Henry)
    Contributor
    Pender, Daniel R. and J. & C. Walker (Firm)
    Publisher
    Great Britain, Hydrographic Office
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1860 to 1879
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Identifier
    Penfold Number: 527
    Extent
    1 sheet
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Nanaimo, British Columbia, and Canada--Great Bear Lake--Departure Bay
    Coordinates
    53.99983, -125.0032, 49.20207, -123.97618, and 49.16638, -123.94003
    Chronological Coverage
    1862/1866
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    1:18,240
    Physical Repository
    National Archives (Great Britain)
    Collection
    Early BC Maps Collection
    Provenance
    National Archives of the UK
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Sponsor
    Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
    Genre
    maps (documents) and historical maps
    Archival Item Identifier
    National Archives Number: WO78-2311 (22)
    Date Digitized
    2010-04-12
    Transcript
    To accompany my report of this day's date, J.B. Lovell, Colonel Commanding Rl. Engr., Halifax, N.S. 20th December 1879
    Technical Note
    600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by CDW, April 29, 2010

  • Outline Chart shewing the Outward and Homeward tracks of the Honble. Hudsons Bay Company's Ship Princess Royal. between England and Vancouver Island 1859-60 JFT

    Subject
    Trade routes, Exploration routes, and Ocean travel
    Creator
    Trivett, J. F.
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    approximately 1860
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Contractual restrictions
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Identifier
    G1/176 and Ruggles Number: 480A
    Extent
    1 sheet ; 66 x 53.2 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    North America, Great Britain, and South America
    Coordinates
    -14.60485, -57.65625, 46.07323, -100.54688, and 52.16045, -0.70312
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    1:26,928,000
    Physical Repository
    Hudson's Bay Company. Archives
    Collection
    Early B.C. Maps from the Hudson's Bay Company Archives
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    maps (documents) and historical maps
    Date Digitized
    2013-05-10
    Transcript
    1 inch:ca. 425 miles at Equator

  • Plan of buildings on the Puget Sound Company's Farm at Esquimalt

    Subject
    Puget Sound Agricultural Company, Agriculture, Real property, and Farms
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1860
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Contractual restrictions
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Identifier
    Ruggles Number: 476A and F25/1 fo. 22
    Extent
    1 sheet ; 38 x 37 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Esquimalt and British Columbia--Victoria
    Coordinates
    48.43569, -123.41174 and 48.4359, -123.35155
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    1:2.880
    Physical Repository
    Hudson's Bay Company. Archives
    Collection
    Early B.C. Maps from the Hudson's Bay Company Archives
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    maps (documents) and historical maps
    Date Digitized
    2012-05-02
    Technical Note
    600 dpi jpg ; Scanning of transparencies by JF. Watermarking by CDW. Metadata by RM, KM.

  • Plan of the town of Victoria (1860)

    Subject
    Buildings and City planning
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1860
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Identifier
    Penfold Number: 578
    Extent
    1 sheet
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Victoria
    Coordinates
    48.4359, -123.35155
    Chronological Coverage
    1860
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    1:396
    Physical Repository
    National Archives (Great Britain)
    Collection
    Early BC Maps Collection
    Provenance
    National Archives of the UK
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Sponsor
    Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
    Genre
    lots (land) and historical maps
    Archival Item Identifier
    National Archives Number: MPG1-250
    Date Digitized
    2010-04-22
    Technical Note
    Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP April 29, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg

  • Plans and elevation of a coal shed on Thetis Island, Esquimalt Harbour, Vancouver Island

    Subject
    Architecture--Designs and plans, Architectural drawing, and Industrial buildings--Design and construction
    Creator
    Willis, W.
    Contributor
    Baynes, Robert Lambert
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1860
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Extent
    1 sheet
    Physical Repository
    National Archives (Great Britain)
    Collection
    Early BC Maps Collection
    Provenance
    National Archives of the UK
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Sponsor
    Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
    Genre
    historical maps and building plans
    Date Digitized
    2010-04-12
    Technical Note
    600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP April 29, 2010.

  • Rough Estimate of Road Between Cook Ferry & the Bonaparte River

    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1860s
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Identifier
    LSV Number: 2T2RT and Historical Map Society of B.C. Map Number: 1848
    Extent
    1 sheet ; 30 x 57 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Bonaparte River
    Coordinates
    50.73866, -121.2609
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    Scale: about 1 Inch to a Mile
    Physical Repository
    Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia
    Collection
    Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia: Early British Columbia Maps
    Provenance
    Surveyor General of BC, Legal Surveys Vault
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    relief maps, historical maps, and maps (documents)
    Date Digitized
    2011-08-10
    Technical Note
    Cataloguing metadata: Provided by the LTSA and adapted by the University of Victoria Libraries to their requirements.

  • Sketch Map of Part of British Columbia Shewing Trails and Routes of Communication [01]

    Alternative Title
    Sketch of part of BC showing trails & routes of comm (N. side Fraser R.)
    Subject
    Land settlement, Roads--Design and construction--Planning, and Roads
    Creator
    Moody, Richard Clement
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    1860
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Still Image
    Identifier
    LSV Number: 17T1RT and Historical Map Society of B.C. Map Number: 1524
    Extent
    1 sheet ; 63 x 90 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Seton Lake (Lake), North America--Similkameen River, British Columbia--Lytton, British Columbia--Lower Mainland, and British Columbia--Fraser River
    Coordinates
    49.08333, -122.35, 48.99975, -119.70239, 50.23194, -121.58196, 50.23056, -119.74667, and 49.11636, -123.18594
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    Scale: 5 Statute Miles to One Inch
    Physical Repository
    Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia
    Collection
    Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia: Early British Columbia Maps
    Provenance
    Surveyor General of BC, Legal Surveys Vault
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    historical maps and maps (documents)
    Date Digitized
    2011-02-07
    Technical Note
    Cataloguing metadata: Provided by the LTSA and adapted by the University of Victoria Libraries to their requirements.