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
Parent Collections (1)
Works (248)
11. San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 20]
- Title:
- San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 20]
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration. Atlas. Maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on 12 June 1872. With list. [Esquimalt, 1848; 1872]
- Subject:
- Harbors
- Creator:
- Wood, James
- Contributor:
- J. & C. Walker (Firm) and Great Britain. Hydrographic Office
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1775/1866
- 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
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 455
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Esquimalt Harbour
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Esquimalt
- Coordinates:
- 48.43569, -123.41174
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1847
- 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: FO925-1650 pt1 (20)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, May 4, 2010
12. San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 21]
- Title:
- San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 21]
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration. Atlas. Maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on 12 June 1872. With list. [Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1848; 1872]. Inserts: Duncan Rock; Neeah Bay.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1848, 1872
- Subject:
- Boundaries
- Creator:
- Kellett, Henry, 1806-1875
- Contributor:
- Great Britain. Hydrographic Office
- Publisher:
- J. & C. Walker
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1775/1866
- 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
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 511
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Port San Juan
- Geographic Coverage:
- United States, Canada, and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- 48.29674, -124.01225, 60.10867, -113.64258, and 39.76, -98.5
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1847
- 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: FO925-1650 pt1 (21)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, May 11, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg
13. San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 22]
- Title:
- San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 22]
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration. Atlas. Maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on 12 June 1872. With list. [Sooke Inlet, 1848; 1872]
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Sooke Inlet, 1848, 1872
- Subject:
- Boundaries and Inlets
- Creator:
- Kellett, Henry, 1806-1875
- Contributor:
- Great Britain. Hydrographic Office
- Publisher:
- J. & C. Walker
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1775/1866
- 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
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 551
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Sooke Inlet
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- 48.29674, -124.01225 and 53.99983, -125.0032
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1847
- 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: FO925-1650 pt1 (22)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, May 11, 2010.
14. San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 23]
- Title:
- San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 23]
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration. Atlas. Maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on 12 June 1872. With list. [Becher and Pedder Bays, 1848; 1872]
- Subject:
- Bays
- Creator:
- Kellett, Henry, 1806-1875
- Contributor:
- J. & C. Walker (Firm) and Great Britain. Hydrographic Office
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1775/1866
- 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
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 452
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Becher and Pedder Bays
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Victoria, British Columbia--Pedder Bay, and British Columbia--Becher Bay
- Coordinates:
- 48.4359, -123.35155
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1846
- 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: FO925-1650 pt1 (23)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, May 4, 2010.
15. San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 24]
- Title:
- San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 24]
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration. Atlas. Maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on 12 June 1872. With list. [Victoria, 1848; 1872]
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Victoria, 1848, 1872
- Subject:
- Boundaries
- Creator:
- Kellett, Henry, 1806-1875
- Contributor:
- Great Britain. Hydrographic Office
- Publisher:
- J. & C. Walker
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1775/1866
- 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
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 577
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Victoria Harbour
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Victoria Harbour, United States, and Canada
- Coordinates:
- 60.10867, -113.64258, 48.4165, -123.39681, and 39.76, -98.5
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1847
- 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 maps (documents)
- Archival Item Identifier:
- National Archives Number: FO925-1650 pt1 (24)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, May 11, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg
16. San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 25]
- Title:
- San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 25]
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration. Atlas. Maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on 12 June 1872. With list. [Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1849; 1872]
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1849, 1872
- Subject:
- Boundaries
- Creator:
- Kellett, Henry, 1806-1875
- Contributor:
- Great Britain. Hydrographic Office and United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)
- Publisher:
- J. & C. Walker
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1775/1866
- 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
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 520
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Geographic Coverage:
- United States, Pacific Ocean--Puget Sound--Admiralty Inlet, Pacific Ocean--Puget Sound, Pacific Ocean--Rosario Strait, Pacific Ocean--Haro Strait, British Columbia--Vancouver Island, Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca, and Canada
- Coordinates:
- 48 35'N--47 30'N / 124 45'W--122 10'W, 47.94981, -122.60126, 48.54876, -123.21918, 39.76, -98.5, 47.83315, -122.43458, 48.56121, -122.75962, 60.10867, -113.64258, 48.29674, -124.01225, and 49.65064, -125.44939
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1847
- 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: FO925-1650 pt2 (25)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, May 11, 2010.
17. San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 26]
- Title:
- San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 26]
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration. Atlas. Maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on 12 June 1872. With list. [Vancouver Island, 1849; 1872]
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Vancouver Island, 1849, 1872
- Subject:
- Boundaries and Great Britain. Hydrographic Office
- Contributor:
- Vancouver, George, 1757-1798, Valdés Flores Bazán y Peón, Cayetano, 1767-1835, Kellett, Henry, 1806-1875, and Alcalá-Galiano, Dionisio, 1760-1805
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1775/1866
- 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
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 564
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Vancouver Island and the Gulf of Georgia
- Geographic Coverage:
- United States, Pacific Ocean--Strait of Georgia, and British Columbia--Vancouver Island
- Coordinates:
- 49.48262, -124.06723, 51 00'N--48 00'N / 130 00'W--122 00'W, 39.76, -98.5, and 49.65064, -125.44939
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1847
- 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: FO925-1650 pt2 (26)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Transcript:
- A true copy of the charts published by the Admiralty 28th February 1849. harry Richards. Rr Admiral Hydrographic Office Admiralty. Dated at the Admiralty 21 of May 1872.
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, May 11, 2010.
18. San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 28]
- Title:
- San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 28]
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration. Atlas. Maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on 12 June 1872. With list. [Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1849; 1872]
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1849, 1872
- Subject:
- Boundaries
- Creator:
- Kellett, Henry, 1806-1875
- Contributor:
- Great Britain. Hydrographic Office and United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)
- Publisher:
- J. & C. Walker
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1775/1866
- 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
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 520
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Geographic Coverage:
- United States, Pacific Ocean--Puget Sound--Admiralty Inlet, Pacific Ocean--Puget Sound, Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca, and Canada
- Coordinates:
- 60.10867, -113.64258, 39.76, -98.5, 47.94981, -122.60126, 47.83315, -122.43458, 48 35'N--47 30'N / 124 45'W--122 10'W, and 48.29674, -124.01225
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1847
- 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: FO925-1650 pt2 (28)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, May 11, 2010.
19. San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 2]
- Title:
- San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 2]
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration. Atlas. Maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on 12 June 1872. With list. Lists maps 1 to 7.
- Subject:
- Boundaries
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1775/1866
- 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
- Alternative Title:
- List of maps
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Pacific Coast, United States--Pacific Coast, United States, and Canada
- Coordinates:
- 60.10867, -113.64258 and 39.76, -98.5
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1872
- 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:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, May 6, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg
20. San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 30]
- Title:
- San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 30]
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration. Atlas. Maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on 12 June 1872. With list. Indicates townships subdivided in 1852 and townships proposed to be surveyed in 1853 and 1854.
- Creator:
- Creston, B.
- Publisher:
- Surveyor General's Office, Oregon City
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1775/1866
- 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
- Alternative Title:
- Diagram of a portion of Oregon Territory
- Geographic Coverage:
- Washington (State)
- Coordinates:
- 49 00'N--47 00'N / 124 00'W--122 00'W
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1852
- 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
- Transcript:
- This is a correct tracing from a portion of a large Map of Oregon Territory, which extends from 42' to 49' N. Lat. & from about 121 15' to 124 40'W. Long. The boundary line is Engraved or Lithogd precisely as it is here traced, commencing at mid-chanl on the 49th Parallel - & extends S.& W. thro Vancouver & De Fuca Straits - John Arrowsmith, 105 Tho(?) Square, 8th Octr 1856. The original is -----
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, May 3, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg