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)
31. San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 4]
- Title:
- San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 4]
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration. Atlas. Maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on 12 June 1872. With list. Lists maps 15 to 22.
- 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
- Geographic Coverage:
- United States, United States--Pacific Coast, Canada, and British Columbia--Pacific Coast
- Coordinates:
- 39.76, -98.5 and 60.10867, -113.64258
- 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:
- historical maps and maps (documents)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, May 6, 2010.
32. San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 5]
- Title:
- San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 5]
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration. Atlas. Maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on 12 June 1872. With list. Lists maps 23 to 31.
- 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
- Geographic Coverage:
- United States--Pacific Coast, British Columbia--Pacific Coast, United States, and Canada
- Coordinates:
- 39.76, -98.5 and 60.10867, -113.64258
- 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:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, May 6, 2010.
33. San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 6]
- Title:
- San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 6]
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration. Atlas. Maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on 12 June 1872. With list. [Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1872]
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1872
- 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
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 521
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Straits of [Juan de Fuca]
- Geographic Coverage:
- Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- 48.29674, -124.01225
- 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 (6)
- 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
34. San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 7]
- Title:
- San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 7]
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration. Atlas. Maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on 12 June 1872. With list. [British Columbia, Washington, 1775; 1872]
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: British Columbia, Washington, 1775, 1872
- 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
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 355
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Carta de las costas reconocidas al norueste de la California
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Pacific Coast, United States--Pacific Coast, United States, and Canada
- Coordinates:
- 39.76, -98.5, 60.10867, -113.64258, and 50 00'N--45 00'N / [unreadable] W
- 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 (7)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, May 6, 2010.
35. San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 8]
- Title:
- San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 8]
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration. Atlas. Maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on 12 June 1872. With list. [British Columbia, Washington, 1779; 1872]
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: British Columbia, Washington, 1779, 1872
- 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
- Identifier:
- Penfold Number: 356
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- Canada, United States, United States--Pacific Coast, and British Columbia--Pacific Coast
- Coordinates:
- 60.10867, -113.64258, 50 00'N--45 00'N / [unknown] W, and 39.76, -98.5
- 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 (8)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Transcript:
- Carta reducida que comprende las costas septentrionales de la California contenidas entre el grado 36 y el 61 de latitud Norte descubiertas en el ano 1775 y el de 1779 en las expediciones que de arcten? del Soberano se dispusicion para dichos des cubrimientos, las primera en la Fragata Santiago mandada por el Theriente de Fragata dn. Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadrs, que subio' hasta los 58' y ultimamente con las Fragatas Princesa al manida del The. de Navio D. Ignacio Arteaga y el de la Favorita por el de la misma clase dn. Juan Franc. de la Bodega y Quadra que Ilegaron hasta los 68' de latitud N y al Occidente de S. Blas 51' que corresponden a 158'-6' al Occidente de Paris.
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, May 6, 2010.
36. San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 9]
- Title:
- San Juan Water Boundary (Arbitration) : list of maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on the 12th June 1872 [map 9]
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary Arbitration. Atlas. Maps sent to Admiral Prevost at Berlin on 12 June 1872. With list. [Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1790; 1872]
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1790, 1872
- Subject:
- Boundaries
- Contributor:
- Haro, Gonzalo López de, -1823
- 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: 499
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Plano del estrecho de Fuca
- Geographic Coverage:
- United States, Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca, and Canada
- Coordinates:
- 48.29674, -124.01225, 60.10867, -113.64258, 39.76, -98.5, and 49 00'N--48 00'N / [unknown]
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1790
- 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 (9)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Transcript:
- Es copia esacta del original que se custodia en este Archivo de Indias. Sevilla 30 de Noviembre de 1871. Franco de Paula Tuarez
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, May 11, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg
37. Sketch of King George's Sound (now Nootka Sound)
- Title:
- Sketch of King George's Sound (now Nootka Sound)
- Description:
- 1 item (illustrating the log of HMS Resolution, Captain James Cook, May 1778) extracted from ADM 55/120. Canada: New Caledonia (now British Columbia). Sketch of King George's Sound (now Nootka Sound). Scale: 1 inch to 2 miles. Compass star. Drawn by Heny Roberts. [Nootka Sound, c. 1778]. Shows soundings. Relief shown by hachures.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Nootka Sound, 1778
- Subject:
- Voyages and travels and Cook, James, 1728-1779
- Creator:
- Roberts, Henry, 1757-1796
- Contributor:
- Cook, James, 1728-1779
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1778?
- 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: 541
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Nootka Sound
- Geographic Coverage:
- Pacific Ocean--Nootka Sound
- Coordinates:
- 49.61132, -126.58271
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1778
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:126,720
- 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: MPI1-81 (1)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-22
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP May 3, 2010.
38. Sketch of Ahouset. Lat. 49 12N. Long. 126 12W. (Variation estimated 19 40 E.)
- Title:
- Sketch of Ahouset. Lat. 49 12N. Long. 126 12W. (Variation estimated 19 40 E.)
- Description:
- Plans of Ports and Harbours on the North West Coast of America. Published by A. Dalrymple, London. [British Columbia, 1786-1789]. By Charles Duncan, Master in the Royal Navy, 1788. Engraver William Harrison. Published Dec. 17th, 1789.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: British Columbia, 1786-1789
- Subject:
- Ahousaht (First Nation)
- Creator:
- Duncan, Charles
- Contributor:
- Harrison, William, approximately 1750-1803
- Publisher:
- Dalrymple, Alexander, 1737-1808
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1789/1790
- 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: 357
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Sketch of Ahousat
- Geographic Coverage:
- Ahousaht (First Nation) and British Columbia--Vancouver Island
- Coordinates:
- 49.65064, -125.44939 and 49.2822, -126.07224
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1788
- 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-AMERICA NORTH and SOUTH51 (24)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP April 22, 2010.
39. Sketch of Scott's Bay on the N.W. Coast of America. Lat. 50 38N. Long. 128 35W. [and] Sketch of Friendly Bay in Nootka Sound. Lat. 49 37N. Long. 126 48 W. Variation 18 E.
- Title:
- Sketch of Scott's Bay on the N.W. Coast of America. Lat. 50 38N. Long. 128 35W. [and] Sketch of Friendly Bay in Nootka Sound. Lat. 49 37N. Long. 126 48 W. Variation 18 E.
- Description:
- Plans of Ports and Harbours on the North West Coast of America. Published by A. Dalrymple, London. [British Columbia, 1786-1789]. Two maps on 1 sheet. Scale 1/4 of a nautical mile. Sketch of Friendly Bay shows locations of First Nations dwellings and a reference key. Sketch of Scott's Bay has inscription: "To David Scott Esq. In commemoration of the very liberal instructions given by him for promoting the national interest in the voyage of the Captain Cook & Experiment, this plate is inscribed by Dalrymple." Published according to Act of Parliament by Dalrymple, April 4th, 1789.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: British Columbia, 1786-1789
- Subject:
- Indigenous peoples
- Publisher:
- Dalrymple, Alexander, 1737-1808
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1789/1790
- 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: 357
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Sketch of Friendly Bay in Nootka Sound. Lat. 49 37N. Long. 126 48 W. Variation 18 E.
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Cape Scott and British Columbia--Vancouver Island
- Coordinates:
- 50.78598, -128.43033, 49.65064, -125.44939, and 49.61132, -126.58271
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1786/1789
- 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-AMERICA NORTH and SOUTH51 (23)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP April 22, 2010.
40. Sketch of the entrance of the Strait of Juan de Fuca : Lat. 48 37' N. Long. 124 54' W. : Variation observed 19
- Title:
- Sketch of the entrance of the Strait of Juan de Fuca : Lat. 48 37' N. Long. 124 54' W. : Variation observed 19
- Description:
- Plans of Ports and Harbours on the North West Coast of America. Published by A. Dalrymple, London. [Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1788; 1790]. By Charles Duncan, Master in the Royal Navy, 15th August 1788. Published Jan. 14th, 1790. J. Walker, Sculpt; W. Harrison. Descriptive text contains some comments on the Indians of Cape Claaset (Cape Flattery, Wash.). It also includes a drawing of Pinnacle Rock (Fuca’s Pillar, Wash.), off the cape.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1788, 1790
- Subject:
- Indigenous peoples
- Creator:
- Duncan, Charles
- Contributor:
- Harrison, William, approximately 1750-1803 and Walker, John, 1786-1873
- Publisher:
- Dalrymple, Alexander, 1737-1808
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1789/1790
- 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: 496
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Entrance of the Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Geographic Coverage:
- Washington (State), Washington (State)--Cape Flattery, and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- 47.50012, -120.50147 and 48.29674, -124.01225
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1788
- 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-AMERICA NORTH and SOUTH51 (26)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP April 22, 2010.