Early British Columbia Maps
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These maps, from the National Archives of the UK, primarily span the dates 1846-1876 and show the development of the territory from the two founding colonies until after the Province joined confederation. A few earlier maps were collected by the Colonial Office in response to the San Juan dispute and these are also included.
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Collection Details
- Items 248
- Last Updated 2025-02-21
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Works (248)
181. Vancouver Island : track chart of HMS Scout 9-12 August 1866 showing her grounding off Nootka Island [recto]
- Title:
- Vancouver Island : track chart of HMS Scout 9-12 August 1866 showing her grounding off Nootka Island [recto]
- Description:
- Vancouver Island (now in British Columbia, Canada): 2 copies of a track chart of HMS Scout 9-12 August 1866 showing her grounding off Nootka Island while 'conveying H.E. the Governor round the Id. to visit the Indian & other settlements'. The coast and inlets are also shown in outline. Scale: 1 inch to 10 miles (calculated). Originally sent with duplicate and original, respectively, of report number 46 dated 23 August 1866 from John A P Price, Captain, and F Townsend, Master, of HMS Scout; subsequently enclosed with letter no 1 dated 5 September 1866 from the Honourable Joseph Denman, Rear Admiral, Pacific Squadron, accompanying papers concerning the grounding of HMS Scout. This copy has additional notes on verso.
- Subject:
- Scout (Ship)
- Creator:
- Price, John A. P.
- Contributor:
- Townsend, F. and Denman, Joseph, 1810-1874
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1866
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Vancouver Island
- Coordinates:
- 49.65064, -125.44939
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1866
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:633,600
- 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
- 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.
182. Vancouver Island : track chart of HMS Scout 9-12 August 1866 showing her grounding off Nootka Island [verso]
- Title:
- Vancouver Island : track chart of HMS Scout 9-12 August 1866 showing her grounding off Nootka Island [verso]
- Description:
- Vancouver Island (now in British Columbia, Canada): 2 copies of a track chart of HMS Scout 9-12 August 1866 showing her grounding off Nootka Island while 'conveying H.E. the Governor round the Id. to visit the Indian & other settlements'. The coast and inlets are also shown in outline. Scale: 1 inch to 10 miles (calculated). Originally sent with duplicate and original, respectively, of report number 46 dated 23 August 1866 from John A P Price, Captain, and F Townsend, Master, of HMS Scout; subsequently enclosed with letter no 1 dated 5 September 1866 from the Honourable Joseph Denman, Rear Admiral, Pacific Squadron, accompanying papers concerning the grounding of HMS Scout. Text on verso: ? no. 3 & enclosure no.2 of Pacific Station letter no. 113 of 1866.
- Subject:
- Scout (Ship)
- Creator:
- Price, John A. P.
- Contributor:
- Townsend, F. and Denman, Joseph, 1810-1874
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1866
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Vancouver Island
- Coordinates:
- 49.65064, -125.44939
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1866
- 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
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-22
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP April 29, 2010.
183. Washington Sound and Approaches, Washington Territory
- Title:
- Washington Sound and Approaches, Washington Territory
- Description:
- 1 item (enclosure to HM High Commissioner's Secret despatch of 15 March 1871) extracted from FO 5/1300 (folio 205). 'U.S. Coast Survey A.D. Bache Superintendent. Washington Sound and Approaches, Washington Territory'. Also shows area in British Columbia along the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Gulf of Georgia. Table of abbreviations; table of lighthouses; tide table; note on sources. Compass roses. Topography and hydrography executed between 1841 and 1850. Triangulated between 1853 and 1859. Electrotype copy no 1 by G Mathiot, US Coast Survey. Verified by J E Hilyard, USCS.
- Subject:
- Nautical charts
- Creator:
- United States Coast Survey
- Contributor:
- Mathiot, G., Hilgard, J. E. (Julius Erasmus), 1825-1891, Kellett, Henry, 1806-1875, Bache, A. D. (Alexander Dallas), 1806-1867, Davidson, George, 1825-1911, United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842), Richards, G. H. (George Henry), and Alden, James, 1810-1877
- Publisher:
- United States Coast Survey
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1866/1871
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Gulf Islands, British Columbia, Washington (State), Pacific Ocean--Strait of Georgia, Pacific Ocean--Haro Strait, Washington (State)--San Juan Islands, and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- 49.48262, -124.06723, 48.29674, -124.01225, 53.99983, -125.0032, 48.54876, -123.21918, 48.58316, -122.96796, 48.93502, -123.58864, 47.50012, -120.50147, and 49 10'N-48N/123 50'W-122 20'W
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1866/1871
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:200,000
- 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
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-22
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP May 3, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg
184. Cape Caution to Port Simpson including Hecate Strait and part of Queen Charlotte Islands
- Title:
- Cape Caution to Port Simpson including Hecate Strait and part of Queen Charlotte Islands
- Description:
- British Columbia (subsequently part of Canada). 'Cape Caution to Port Simpson including Hecate Strait and part of Queen Charlotte Islands surveyed by Staff Commander Daniel Pender R.N.... and assistants 1867-70': the northern sheet only of a chart on multiple sheets, covering areas as far south as Princess Royal Island. Scale: 3 inches to about 14 miles. Compass roses. [British Columbia, 1867-1870; 1879] Contributor: Lovell, J. B. (Col.)
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: British Columbia, 1867-1870, 1879
- Subject:
- Nautical charts
- Creator:
- Pender, Daniel R.
- Contributor:
- Vancouver, George, 1757-1798, Lovell, J. B., Brodie, G. S., Coghlan, James Edward, Hammond, G. C., and Browning, George Alexander
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Hydrographic Office
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1867/1879
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 422
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia, Pacific Ocean--Hecate Strait (Queen Charlotte Sound), and British Columbia--Skeena-Queen Charlotte
- Coordinates:
- 53.74947, -132.00343, 47.50012, -120.50147, 54 40'N--53 00'N / 131 55'W--127 30'W, and 53.4995, -131.17003
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1867/1870
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:295,680
- 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 (26)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Transcript:
- Chart showing the position of Port Simpson and the Islands at the entrance. To accompany my report of this day's date, J.B. Lovell, Colonel C. R. Engineer, Halifax, N.S. 20th December 1879
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by CDW, April 29, 2010 and 600 dpi jpg
185. Archipelago of Arro, Gulf of Georgia, Ringgold's Channel and Straits of Fuca, Oregon Territory
- Title:
- Archipelago of Arro, Gulf of Georgia, Ringgold's Channel and Straits of Fuca, Oregon Territory
- Description:
- Archipelago of Arro, Gulf of Georgia, Ringgold's Channel and Straits of Fuca, Oregon Territory. By the MS Ex. Ex., 1841. 2 sea miles to one inch. Inset: Fraser's River. Certified true copy of FO 925/1377. Ordnance Survey, Southampton. [British Columbia, 1841; 1871] Contains inset map of Frasers River, from mouth of the river to Ft. Langley. Certified to be a true Photozincographic copy.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: British Columbia, 1841, 1871
- Contributor:
- United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)
- Publisher:
- Ordnance Survey Office
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1871
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 375
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Gulf Islands, Pacific Ocean--Strait of Georgia, Washington (State)--San Juan Islands, and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- 48.93502, -123.58864, 48.58316, -122.96796, 49 00'N--48 00'N / 123 00'W--122 30'W, 48.29674, -124.01225, and 49.48262, -124.06723
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1841
- 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: FO925-1872
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by GF, April. 29, 2010.
186. Carta Esferica de los Reconocimientos hechos en la Costa N. O. de America en 1791 y 92 por las Goletas sutil, y Mexicana y otros Buques de S.M.
- Title:
- Carta Esferica de los Reconocimientos hechos en la Costa N. O. de America en 1791 y 92 por las Goletas sutil, y Mexicana y otros Buques de S.M.
- Description:
- North-West American Water Boundary (San Juan). Maps (5), annexed to the case of the Government of Her Britannic Majesty submitted to the arbitration and award of H.M. the Emperor of Germany, in accordance with Article 34 of the Treaty between Great Britain and the United States of America. Signed at Washington 8th May, 1871. (3 copies.) Author, Publisher, &c.: Official, London. [British Columbia, Washington, 1792; 1871]. Drawn by José Maria Cardano. At bottom of map: "Certified to be a true photozincographic facsimile of the Map no. 2 of the "Atlas para el viage de las Goletas Sutil y Mexicana al reconocimiento del Estrecho de Juan de Fuca en 1792, Publicado en 1802." Ordnance Survey Office, Southampton, 5 Feb.1871. Signed Henry James, M. Gen. Director General of the Ordnance Survey.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: British Columbia, Washington, 1792, 1871
- Subject:
- San Juan Boundary Dispute (1846-1872)
- Contributor:
- Cardano, José Maria
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Ordnance Survey
- Language:
- spa and eng
- Date Created:
- 1871/1872
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 358
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Vancouver Island and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- 49.65064, -125.44939, 51 20'N-44 10'N/124W-116W, and 48.29674, -124.01225
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1792/1793
- 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: CO700-CANADA125 (2)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP April 27, 2010.
187. Chart shewing part of the coast of N.W. America : with the tracks of His Majesty's sloop Discovery and armed tender Chatham commanded by George Vancouver, esqr. and prepared under his immediate inspection by Lieut. Joseph Baker, in which the continental shore has been traced and determined from lat: 45⁰, 30ʹ N. and long. 236⁰, 12ʹ E. to lat: 52⁰, 15ʹ N. and long. 232⁰, 40ʹ E. at the different periods shewn by the tracks ; Warner, sculp.
- Title:
- Chart shewing part of the coast of N.W. America : with the tracks of His Majesty's sloop Discovery and armed tender Chatham commanded by George Vancouver, esqr. and prepared under his immediate inspection by Lieut. Joseph Baker, in which the continental shore has been traced and determined from lat: 45⁰, 30ʹ N. and long. 236⁰, 12ʹ E. to lat: 52⁰, 15ʹ N. and long. 232⁰, 40ʹ E. at the different periods shewn by the tracks ; Warner, sculp.
- Description:
- Chart showing part of the coast of north-west America, with the tracks of His Majestys Sloop Discovery and Armed Tender Chatham; commanded by George Vancouver, Esq, and prepared under his immediate inspection by Lt Joseph Baker. 14 sea miles to one inch. Insets. Certified true copy of a chart published in 1798. Ordnance Survey. [British Columbia, Washington, 1798; 1871]. "Certified to be a true photozincographic facsimile of "A chart shewing part of the coast of N.W. America... Published at London May 1st 1798 J. Eddwards [sic] Pall Mall & G. Robinson, Paternoster Row." Ordnance Survey Office, Southampton, 5 Sept. 1871. Signed Henry James, M. Gen. Director General of the Ordnance Survey. Insets: Entrance of Columbia River. Gray's Harbour. Port Discovery. Relief shown pictorially and by hachures; depths by soundings.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: British Columbia, Washington, 1798, 1871
- Subject:
- Coasts and San Juan Boundary Dispute (1846-1872)
- Creator:
- Vancouver, George, 1757-1798
- Contributor:
- Warner, John, active 1787-1810 and Baker, Joseph, 1768-1817
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Ordnance Survey.
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1871
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 371
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia, Washington (State), British Columbia--Vancouver Island, and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- 49.65064, -125.44939, 48.29674, -124.01225, 52 15'N-45 30'N/129 30'W-122 30'W, 53.99983, -125.0032, and 47.50012, -120.50147
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1798
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:1,013,760
- 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: FO925-1885
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP May 4, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg
188. Chart shewing part of the coast of N.W. America : with the tracks of His Majesty's sloop Discovery and armed tender Chatham commanded by George Vancouver, esqr. and prepared under his immediate inspection by Lieut. Joseph Baker, in which the continental shore has been traced and determined from lat: 45⁰,30ʹ N. and long. 236⁰,12ʹ E. to lat: 52⁰,15ʹ N. and long. 232⁰,40ʹ E. at the different periods shewn by the tracks ; Warner, sculp.
- Title:
- Chart shewing part of the coast of N.W. America : with the tracks of His Majesty's sloop Discovery and armed tender Chatham commanded by George Vancouver, esqr. and prepared under his immediate inspection by Lieut. Joseph Baker, in which the continental shore has been traced and determined from lat: 45⁰,30ʹ N. and long. 236⁰,12ʹ E. to lat: 52⁰,15ʹ N. and long. 232⁰,40ʹ E. at the different periods shewn by the tracks ; Warner, sculp.
- Description:
- North-West American Water Boundary (San Juan). Maps (5), annexed to the case of the Government of Her Britannic Majesty submitted to the arbitration and award of H.M. the Emperor of Germany, in accordance with Article 34 of the Treaty between Great Britain and the United States of America. Signed at Washington 8th May, 1871. (3 copies.) Author, Publisher, &c.: Official, London. [British Columbia, Washington, 1798; 1871]. John Warner Sculpt. At bottom of map: "Certified to be a true photozincographic facsimile of "A chart shewing part of the coast of N.W. America ... Published at London May 1st 1798 J. Eddwards [sic] Pall Mall & G. Robinson, Paternoster Row.” Ordnance Survey Office, Southampton, 5 Sept. 1871. Signed Henry James, M. Gen. Director General of the Ordnance Survey. Insets: Entrance of Columbia River. Gray's Harbour. Port Discovery. Relief shown pictorially and by hachures; depths by soundings.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: British Columbia, Washington, 1798, 1871
- Subject:
- Coasts and San Juan Boundary Dispute (1846-1872)
- Creator:
- Vancouver, George, 1757-1798
- Contributor:
- Warner, John, active 1787-1810 and Baker, Joseph, 1768-1817
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Ordnance Survey.
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1871/1872
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 369
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia, Washington (State), British Columbia--Vancouver Island, and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- 47.50012, -120.50147, 49.65064, -125.44939, 53.99983, -125.0032, 48.29674, -124.01225, and 52 15'N-45 30'N/129 30'W-122 30'W
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1798
- 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: CO700-CANADA125 (4)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP April 27, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg
189. Haro and Rosario Straits
- Title:
- Haro and Rosario Straits
- Description:
- Haro and Rosario Straits, surveyed by Capt G.H. Richards and the officers of HMS Plumper, with MS additions by Admiral Prevost, showing proposed boundary. Admiralty Chart 2689. 1:145,800. [Haro and Rosario Straits, 1859; 1871]. Soundings in fathoms. Relief shown by spot heights and hachures.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Haro and Rosario Straits, 1859, 1871
- Subject:
- United States Coast Survey
- Creator:
- Richards, G. H. (George Henry)
- Contributor:
- Prevost, James Charles and Kellett, Henry, 1806-1875
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Hydrographic Office
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1871
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 494
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- Pacific Ocean--Rosario Strait and Pacific Ocean--Haro Strait
- Coordinates:
- 48.54876, -123.21918, 48.56121, -122.75962, and 49 15'N--48 05'N / 123 35'W--122 25'W
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1858/1859
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:145,800
- 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: FO925-1252
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Transcript:
- Received from Lord Teuterdin, (who told me the Red Line was worked by Admiral Prevost June 26/71 E. Harbild(?)
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, April 29, 2010.
190. Haro and Rosario Straits
- Title:
- Haro and Rosario Straits
- Description:
- North-West American Water Boundary (San Juan). Maps (5), annexed to the case of the Government of Her Britannic Majesty submitted to the arbitration and award of H.M. the Emperor of Germany, in accordance with Article 34 of the Treaty between Great Britain and the United States of America. Signed at Washington 8th May, 1871. (3 copies.) Author, Publisher, &c.: Official, London. [Haro and Rosario Straits, 1859; 1871]. At head of title: North America, west coast. Surveyed by Captn. G.H. Richards, & the Officers of H.M.S. Plumper 1858-9. Drawn for engraving by E.J. Powell. Engraved by J. & C. Walker. The shores of Juan de Fuca Strait to Admiralty Inlet from Captn. H. Kellett's survey, 1847. The east coast of Rosario Strait from Bellingham Bay to Admiralty Inlet taken from the American surveys of 1841. First published 1859 updated and corrected. Latest date on map 1871. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights; depths shown by soundings in fathoms. Includes side views of various landmarks.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Haro and Rosario Straits, 1859, 1871
- Subject:
- San Juan Boundary Dispute (1846-1872) and Nautical charts
- Creator:
- Richards, G. H. (George Henry)
- Contributor:
- Kellett, Henry, 1806-1875, J. & C. Walker (Firm), and Powell, E. J.
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Hydrographic Service.
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1871/1872
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License:
- These images are provided under license by The National Archives of the UK and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high-resolution tiff files of these maps for publication, contact: image-library@nationalarchives.gov.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5225. A scale of reproduction fees applies for commercial publication, exhibition display or TV broadcast. Details on request. Request should cite the National Archives Number. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. These images are provided for research only.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 489
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- North America, west coast, Haro and Rosario Straits
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Gulf Islands, British Columbia, Pacific Ocean--Rosario Strait, Washington (State), Washington (State)--Port Townsend, Pacific Ocean--Haro Strait, Washington (State)--Port Gardner (Snohomish County), British Columbia--Bowen Island, Washington (State)--San Juan Islands, and British Columbia--Beechey Head
- Coordinates:
- 48.0076, -122.22208, 48.11704, -122.76045, 48.56121, -122.75962, 53.99983, -125.0032, 48.31393, -123.65459, 49.37824, -123.36599, 48.54876, -123.21918, 48.58316, -122.96796, 48.93502, -123.58864, and 47.50012, -120.50147
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1858/1871
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:145,800
- 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: CO700-CANADA125 (6)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP April 28, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg