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)
201. San Juan Boundary Arbitration atlas [map 6]
- Title:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration atlas [map 6]
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration. Atlas (10 maps with list). [Haro and Rosario Straits, 1859; 1871]. [Map 6] 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), Nautical charts, and United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)
- 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
- 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: 492
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Haro and Rosario Straits
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Gulf Islands, 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:
- 48.56121, -122.75962, 48.54876, -123.21918, 48.58316, -122.96796, 49.37824, -123.36599, 48.11704, -122.76045, 48.31393, -123.65459, 48.0076, -122.22208, 48.93502, -123.58864, and 47.50012, -120.50147
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1859/1871
- 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: FO925-1647B (6)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP May 6, 2010.
202. San Juan Boundary Arbitration atlas [map 7]
- Title:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration atlas [map 7]
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration. Atlas (10 maps with list). [Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1849; 1871]. Admiralty Chart 1911. [Map 7]. America, N.W. Coast. Strait of Juan de Fuca. Surveyed by Captain Henry Kellett, R.N. 1847, Haro & Rosario straits, by Captain G. H. Richards, R.N. 1858, Admiralty inlet and Puget sound, by the United States Exploring Expedition, 1841, coast south of C. Flattery by the same in 1853 ; J. & C. Walker sculpt. Published Jany. 18th. 1849; Corrections to 1871; Soundings in fathoms. Insets: Continuation of Admiralty inlet and Puget sound; side view title: Appearance of Cape Flattery bearing N.E. 16 or 17 miles. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights; depths shown by soundings in fathoms. Shows First Nations villages.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1849, 1871
- Subject:
- Indigenous peoples, San Juan Boundary Dispute (1846-1872), and Nautical charts
- Creator:
- Kellett, Henry, 1806-1875
- Contributor:
- Richards, G. H. (George Henry), J. & C. Walker (Firm), and United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)
- 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:
- National Archives Number: FO925-1647B (7) and Penfold Number: 516
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Geographic Coverage:
- Pacific Ocean--Puget Sound--Admiralty Inlet, British Columbia, Pacific Ocean--Puget Sound, Pacific Ocean--Rosario Strait, Washington (State), Pacific Ocean--Haro Strait, Washington (State)--Cape Flattery, and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- 48.56121, -122.75962, 48.29674, -124.01225, 53.99983, -125.0032, 47.50012, -120.50147, 48.54876, -123.21918, 47.94981, -122.60126, and 47.83315, -122.43458
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1849/1871
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:250,000
- 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:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP May 6, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg
203. Sections upon various parallels between Vancouver Island and Oregon
- Title:
- Sections upon various parallels between Vancouver Island and Oregon
- Description:
- Sections upon various parallels between Vancouver Island and Oregon. Horizontal scale, 2 sea miles to one inch, vertical scale, 110 fathoms to one inch. [British Columbia, Washington, c. 1860]. Cross-sections of the Strait of Georgia on the 49th parallel, and Haro & Rosario straits from 48 50' to 48 '25'.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: British Columbia, Washington, 1860, 1872
- 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: 393
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- Pacific Ocean--Strait of Georgia, Pacific Ocean--Haro Strait, and Pacific Ocean--Rosario Strait
- Coordinates:
- 49N-48 25'N
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1871
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:145,728 (Horizontal scale)
- 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: FO925-1968
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP May 4, 2010.
204. Strait of Juan de Fuca and the channels between the continent & Vancouver Id., showing the boundary line between British & American possessions
- Title:
- Strait of Juan de Fuca and the channels between the continent & Vancouver Id., showing the boundary line between British & American possessions
- 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. [Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1872; 1873]. Scale not given. From the Admiralty Surveys by Captains H. Kellett, R.N., 1847 & G.H. Richards, R.N., 1858-62. At head of title: North America, west coast. Drawn by Edward J. Powell of the Hydrographic Office. Malby & Sons, Lith. Depths shown by soundings in fathoms. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Shows detailed topography and bathymetry of the Straits of Juan de Fuca and waters between Straits of Georgia and Admiralty Inlet. Identifies islands, coastal features, reefs. banks, kelp beds, point of anchorage and mountain peaks. Also gives information on lighthouses, bottom types and tides. Boundary line is shaded red on the side of British possessions, blue on the side of the American possessions. MS note transcribed below.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1872, 1873
- Subject:
- San Juan Boundary Dispute (1846-1872) and Nautical charts
- Creator:
- Powell, E. J.
- Contributor:
- Thornton, Edward, Sir, 1766-1852, Prevost, James Charles, Richards, G. H. (George Henry), Kellett, Henry, 1806-1875, Fish, Hamilton, 1808-1893, and Malby & Sons
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Hydrographic Office.
- 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: 523
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- Pacific Ocean--Strait of Georgia, Pacific Ocean--Haro Strait, British Columbia--Vancouver Island, and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- 49 05'N-48 05'N/124 50'W-122 25'W, 49.48262, -124.06723, 48.29674, -124.01225, 48.54876, -123.21918, and 49.65064, -125.44939
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1847/1873
- 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 (11)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Transcript:
- "Chart referred to in the Protocol of the undersigned of this date, Edward Thornton, James C. Prevost, Hamilton Fish, Washington, March 10th, 1873. I hereby certify this chart to be a true copy [signed] Geo. Henry Richards, Hydrographer of the Admiralty, 2nd April, 1873."
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP April 28, 2010.
205. Strait of Juan de Fuca surveyed by Captain Henry Kellett, R.N., 1847, Haro & Rosario Straits by Captain G.H. Richards, R.N. 1858, Admiralty Inlet and Puget Sound by the United States exploring expedition, 1841, coast south of Cape Flattery by the same in 1853
- Title:
- Strait of Juan de Fuca surveyed by Captain Henry Kellett, R.N., 1847, Haro & Rosario Straits by Captain G.H. Richards, R.N. 1858, Admiralty Inlet and Puget Sound by the United States exploring expedition, 1841, coast south of Cape Flattery by the same in 1853
- 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. [Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1849; 1871]. J. & C. Walker Sculpt. At head of title: North America, west coast. Inset title: Continuation of Admiralty Inlet and Puget Sound. Side view title: Appearance of Cape Flattery bearing N.E. 16 or 17 miles. First published 1849 updated and corrected. Latest date on map 1871. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights; depths shown by soundings in fathoms.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1849, 1871
- Subject:
- San Juan Boundary Dispute (1846-1872) and Nautical charts
- Creator:
- Kellett, Henry, 1806-1875
- Contributor:
- Richards, G. H. (George Henry), J. & C. Walker (Firm), and United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Hydrographic Office
- 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: 514
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Geographic Coverage:
- Pacific Ocean--Puget Sound, Pacific Ocean--Rosario Strait, Pacific Ocean--Haro Strait, and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- 48.54876, -123.21918, 48.29674, -124.01225, 47.83315, -122.43458, 48 38'N-47 30'N/124 49'W-123 10'W, and 48.56121, -122.75962
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1841/1871
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:250,000
- 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
- Archival Item Identifier:
- National Archives Number: CO700-CANADA125 (8)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP April 28, 2010.
206. Strait of Juan de Fuca.
- Title:
- Strait of Juan de Fuca.
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary. Strait of Juan de Fruca, surveyed by Capt Henry Kellett, 1847: showing boundary line between British and American possessions. Admiralty Chart 1911. 3 sea miles to one inch. Admiralty. [Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1849; 1871]. At head of title: America, N.W. Coast. surveyed by Captain Henry Kellett, R.N. 1847, Haro & Rosario straits, by Captain G. H. Richards, R.N. 1858, Admiralty inlet and Puget sound, by the United States Exploring Expedition, 1841, coast south of C. Flattery by the same in 1853 ; J. & C. Walker sculpt. Published Jany. 18th. 1849; Corrections & additions to 1871. Soundings in fathoms. Insets: Continuation of Admiralty inlet and Puget sound; side view title: Appearance of Cape Flattery bearing N.E. 16 or 17 miles. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights; depths shown by soundings in fathoms.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1849, 1871
- Subject:
- San Juan Boundary Dispute (1846-1872), Nautical charts, and United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)
- Creator:
- Kellett, Henry, 1806-1875
- Contributor:
- Richards, G. H. (George Henry) and J. & C. Walker (Firm)
- 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: 518
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- Pacific Ocean--Puget Sound--Admiralty Inlet, Pacific Ocean--Puget Sound, Pacific Ocean--Rosario Strait, Pacific Ocean--Haro Strait, Washington (State)--Cape Flattery, and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- 48.54876, -123.21918, 47.83315, -122.43458, 48.29674, -124.01225, 47.94981, -122.60126, 48.56121, -122.75962, and 48 35'N--47 30'N / 124 45'W--122 10'W
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1849/1871
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:218,592
- 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: FO925-1655
- 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
207. Straits of Juan de Fuca, Oregon Territory. From surveys of the U.S. Ex. Ex. and Spanish and English authorities
- Title:
- Straits of Juan de Fuca, Oregon Territory. From surveys of the U.S. Ex. Ex. and Spanish and English authorities
- Description:
- Straits of Juan De Fuca, Oregon Territory. From surveys of the US Ex. Ex. and Spanish and English authorities, 1841. 2 sea miles to one inch. Certified true copy of FO 925/1378. Ordnance Survey, Southampton. [Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1841; 1871]
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1841, 1871
- Subject:
- Boundaries
- Creator:
- Great Britain. Ordnance Survey
- Contributor:
- United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Ordnance Survey Office, Southampton
- 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: 510
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- [unreadable] N / 124 30'W--123 30'W and 48.29674, -124.01225
- 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: FO925-1873
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC. April 23, 2010.
208. Haro and Rosario Straits
- Title:
- Haro and Rosario Straits
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary. Charts showing Admiralty Hydrographers opinion respecting the line of boundary as constituted by the award of the German Emperor, 21 Oct 1872. Admiralty Charts 1191 and 2689. 2.5 sea miles to one inch. Enclosed in Admiralty letter of 14 Nov 1872. Admiralty. [Haro and Rosario Straits, 1859; 1871; 1872]. 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, 1872
- Subject:
- San Juan Boundary Dispute (1846-1872), United States Coast Survey, 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:
- 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: 495
- 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:
- 48.58316, -122.96796, 48.93502, -123.58864, 48.54876, -123.21918, 48.0076, -122.22208, 47.50012, -120.50147, 49.37824, -123.36599, 48.11704, -122.76045, 48.56121, -122.75962, 48.31393, -123.65459, and 53.99983, -125.0032
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1859/1872
- 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: FO925-1959 pt1
- 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
209. Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Title:
- Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary. Charts showing Admiralty Hydrographers opinion respecting the line of boundary as constituted by the award of the German Emperor, 21 Oct 1872. Admiralty Charts 1191 and 2689. 2.5 sea miles to one inch. Enclosed in Admiralty letter of 14 Nov 1872. Admiralty. [Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1849; 1871; 1872]. At head of title: America, N.W. Coast. surveyed by Captain Henry Kellett, R.N. 1847, Haro & Rosario straits, by Captain G. H. Richards, R.N. 1858, Admiralty inlet and Puget sound, by the United States Exploring Expedition, 1841, coast south of C. Flattery by the same in 1853 ; J. & C. Walker sculpt. Published Jany. 18th. 1849; Corrections & additions Augst. 1864, Feb. 65; small corrections: Jan., April, Dec. 1871; Nov. 1872. Soundings in fathoms. Insets: Continuation of Admiralty inlet and Puget sound; side view title: Appearance of Cape Flattery bearing N.E. 16 or 17 miles. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights; depths shown by soundings in fathoms.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1849, 1871, 1872
- Subject:
- San Juan Boundary Dispute (1846-1872) and Nautical charts
- Creator:
- Kellett, Henry, 1806-1875
- Contributor:
- Richards, G. H. (George Henry), J. & C. Walker (Firm), and United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Hydrographic Office
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 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: 519
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- Pacific Ocean--Puget Sound--Admiralty Inlet, Pacific Ocean--Puget Sound, Pacific Ocean--Rosario Strait, Pacific Ocean--Haro Strait, Washington (State)--Cape Flattery, and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- 48.56121, -122.75962, 47.94981, -122.60126, 48.54876, -123.21918, 48 35'N--47 30'N / 124 45'W--122 10'W, 48.29674, -124.01225, and 47.83315, -122.43458
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1849/1872
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:250,000
- 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
- Archival Item Identifier:
- National Archives Number: FO925-1959 pt2
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP May 4, 2010.
210. Strait of Juan de Fuca and the channels between Vancouver Id. & the continent, showing the boundary line between British & American possessions
- Title:
- Strait of Juan de Fuca and the channels between Vancouver Id. & the continent, showing the boundary line between British & American possessions
- Description:
- San Juan boundary. Strait of Juan de Fuca and the channels between Vancouver Island and the continent, marking the boundaries proposed by the British and US Governments respectively. Added note transcribed below, signed, Geo. Henry Richards. 2 sea miles to one inch. [Juan de Fuca, Strait, c. 1873]. From the Admiralty Surveys by Captains H. Kellett, R.N., 1847 & G.H. Richards, R.N., 1858-62. At head of title: North America, west coast. Drawn by Edward J. Powell of the Hydrographic Office. Malby & Sons, Lith. Depths shown by soundings in fathoms. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Shows detailed topography and bathymetry of the Straits of Juan de Fuca and waters between Straits of Georgia and Admiralty Inlet.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1873
- Subject:
- San Juan Boundary Dispute (1846-1872) and Nautical charts
- Creator:
- Powell, E. J.
- Contributor:
- Richards, G. H. (George Henry), Kellett, Henry, 1806-1875, and Malby & Sons
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Hydrographic Office
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 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: 525
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- Pacific Ocean--Puget Sound, Pacific Ocean--Rosario Strait, Pacific Ocean--Strait of Georgia, Pacific Ocean--Haro Strait, Washington (State)--Cape Flattery, British Columbia--Vancouver Island, and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- 48.56121, -122.75962, 49 05'N--48 05'N / 124 50'W--122 25'W, 49.48262, -124.06723, 47.83315, -122.43458, 49.65064, -125.44939, 48.54876, -123.21918, and 48.29674, -124.01225
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1847/1873
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:145,728
- 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: FO925-1651
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Transcript:
- "Note. The limits of the Channel separating the Continent from Vancouver Island as determined by the award of the Emperor of Germany 21st October 1872, have been defined but the boundary line has not been drawn. [signed] Geo. Henry Richards."
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadat by SC, April 21, 2010.