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)
71. Map of part of Vancouver's Island, the Gulf of Georgia and supposed Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Title:
- Map of part of Vancouver's Island, the Gulf of Georgia and supposed Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Description:
- Map of part of Vancouver's Island, the Gulf of Georgia and supposed Strait of Juan de Fuca. 13.5 sea miles to an inch. In Mr Bancroft's letter of 3 Nov 1848. Harrison & Son, London. [Vancouver Island, 1848]. Title supplied by cataloguer.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Vancouver Island, 1848
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1848
- 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: 557
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Vancouver Island
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Vancouver Island, Pacific Ocean--Strait of Georgia, and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- 49.65064, -125.44939, 50 00'N--47 00'N / 126 00'W--122 00'W, 48.29674, -124.01225, and 49.48262, -124.06723
- 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: FO925-1375
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, April 27, 2010.
72. 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 Exploring Expedition and Spanish and English Authorities, 1841. About 2 sea miles to an inch. In Mr Bancroft's letter of 3 Nov 1848. US Government. [Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1841; 1848]
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1841, 1848
- Contributor:
- United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1848
- 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: 508
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia, Washington (State), and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- 47.50012, -120.50147, 48.29674, -124.01225, 48 30'N--48 00'N / 124 30'W--123 30'W, and 53.99983, -125.0032
- 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: FO925-1378
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, April 27, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg
73. Vancouvers Island
- Title:
- Vancouvers Island
- Description:
- Vancouver's Island. 12.5 miles to one inch. Published by James Wyld, geographer to the Queen & H.R.H. Prince Albert, Charing Cross East, four doors from Trafalgar square. [Vancouver Island, 1848]. Relief shown by hachures. Descriptive text. At lower left of map: Exclusive copyright, 5 & 6, Victoria, Cap.45.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Vancouver Island, 1848
- Creator:
- Wyld, James, 1812-1887
- Publisher:
- James Wyld
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1848
- 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: 560
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Vancouver Island
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Vancouver Island
- Coordinates:
- 50 00'N--49 00'N / 125 00'W--122 00'W
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1848
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:792,000
- 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: FO925-1864
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, April 28, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg
74. Vancouvers Island
- Title:
- Vancouvers Island
- Description:
- Vancouvers Island, 2 Editions, with MS Notes. 12.5 miles to an inch. J. Wyld, London. [Vancouver Island, 1848; 1861]. Published by James Wyld, geographer to the Queen & H.R.H. Prince Albert, Charing Cross East, four doors from Trafalgar square. Relief shown by hachures. Descriptive text. At lower left of map: (Second edition) Exclusive copyright, 5 & 6, Victoria, Cap.45.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Vancouver Island, 1848, 1861
- Creator:
- Wyld, James, 1812-1887
- Publisher:
- James Wyld
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1848
- 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: 561
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Vancouver Island
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Vancouver Island
- Coordinates:
- 51 00'N--49 00'N / 125 00'W--122 00W
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:792,000
- 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: FO925-1479
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Transcript:
- Copied from note on cover. Mr. Bancroft sent a copy of this map to Mr Buchanan 19 Octr. 1848. & remark'd "You will see that this map suggests an encroachment on our rights by adopting a line far to the E. of the Straits of Haro".
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, April 28, 2010.
75. Victoria Harbour
- Title:
- Victoria Harbour
- Description:
- Victoria Harbour, Vancouver Island; surveyed by Henry Kellett, Capt RN, 1847. Admiralty Chart 1897. 1.2 cables to one inch. Admiralty. J. & C. Walker, Sculpt.[Victoria, 1848]. At head of title: America N.W. Coast Vancouver Island. Soundings in feet. Compass rose. Relief shown by hachures. Shows location of Fort Victoria.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Victoria, 1848
- Subject:
- Harbors
- Creator:
- Kellett, Henry, 1806-1875
- Contributor:
- J. & C. Walker (Firm)
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Hydrographic Office.
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1848
- 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: 576
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- America N.W. Coast Vancouver Island
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Victoria
- Coordinates:
- 48.4359, -123.35155
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1847
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:8917
- 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: FO925-1807
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, April 21, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg
76. Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Title:
- Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Description:
- Strait of Juan de Fuca, survey by Capt Henry Kellett 1847. Admiralty Inlet & Puget Sound by US Exploring Expedition 1841, with MS additions. Admiralty Chart 1911. About 3 sea miles to an inch. [Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1849]. J. & C. Walker, Sculpt. Soundings in fathoms. Shows First Nations sites and territories.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Juan de Fuca, Strait, 1849
- Creator:
- Great Britain. Hydrographic Office
- Contributor:
- Kellett, Henry, 1806-1875, J. & C. Walker (Firm), and United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Hydrographic Office
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1849
- 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: 512
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- Pacific Ocean--Puget Sound--Admiralty Inlet, Pacific Ocean--Puget Sound, and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- 47.83315, -122.43458, 47.94981, -122.60126, 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: FO925-1394
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Transcript:
- where they say the Custom house is where they took the Ship and turn'd out the Captain. Captn Butchie? and was feasting upon the ships store's where the crew mutiny'd against the Captn sanction'd by a Mr. Keasey? the Custom house only fix'd since our ship left England.
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, April 23, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg
77. Map of Vancouver Island and the adjacent coasts
- Title:
- Map of Vancouver Island and the adjacent coasts
- Description:
- Map of Vancouver Island and the adjacent coast, compiled from the surveys of Vancouver, Kellett, Simpson, Galiano, Valdez, etc. by J. Arrowsmith. About 15 miles to an inch. Insets: Plan of Friendly Cove in Nootka Sound; Victoria District; continuation of Admiralty Inlet & Puget Sound; world map showing Great Britain and Vancouver Island in pink. J. Arrowsmith, London. [Vancouver Island, 1853]
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Vancouver Island, 1853
- Creator:
- Arrowsmith, John, 1790-1873
- Contributor:
- Vancouver, George, 1757-1798, Kellett, Henry, 1806-1875, and Alcalá-Galiano, Dionisio, 1760-1805
- Publisher:
- John Arrowsmith
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1853
- 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: 565
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Vancouver Island and the adjacent coasts
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Victoria, British Columbia--Yuquot, British Columbia--Vancouver Island, and British Columbia--Pacific Coast
- Coordinates:
- 52 00'N--48 00'N / 129 00'W--122 00'W, 49.65064, -125.44939, 48.4359, -123.35155, and 49.59288, -126.62001
- 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: FO925-1238
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, April 28, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg
78. Port Simpson, 1853.
- Title:
- Port Simpson, 1853.
- Description:
- North America West Coast. Port Simpson by Messrs. Inskip, Gordon & Knox, HMS Virago, Capt. Prevost. 1853. Published at the Hydrographic Office of the Admiralty 28 February 1856. Correction to May 1865. Soundings in fathoms. An inset shows a sketch of Fort Simpson Cove with location of Fort and other buildings. Scale: 1 inch to 480 feet. Compass rose. Engraved by J and C Walker. Admiralty chart of Port Simpson (now Lax Kw'alaams), British Columbia, showing Birnie and Finlayson Islands and [Chimsair] Peninsula. Originally enclosed with a memorandum dated 13 August 1866 by George Henry Richards, Hydrographer of the Admiralty, concerning the grounding of HMS Sparrowhawk. MS lines on the chart link certain points south of Finlayson Island, one labelled '? North'. An MS note reads 'plan with outline Chart'.
- Subject:
- Nautical charts and Sparrowhawk (Ship)
- Contributor:
- Prevost, James Charles, Gordon, J. & C. Walker (Firm), Richards, G. H. (George Henry), Inskip, and Knox
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Hydrographic Office.
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1853/1866
- 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--Lax Kw'alaams and British Columbia
- Coordinates:
- 54.5744, -130.41862 and 53.99983, -125.0032
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1853/1866
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:48,500
- 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.
79. Copy of Section of ""Map of Oregon and Upper California From the Surveys of John Charles Fremont and other Authorities
- Title:
- Copy of Section of ""Map of Oregon and Upper California From the Surveys of John Charles Fremont and other Authorities
- Description:
- Copy of Section of ""Map of Oregon and Upper California From the Surveys of John Charles Fremont And other Authorities. Drawn by Charles Preuss Under the Order of the Senate of the United States Washington City 1848. Scale 1.3,000000"" Exhibiting the Boundary Line between the possessions of Great Britain and the United States as therein laid down'. Shows boundary through the Strait of Juan de Fuca and through the Arro Archipelago (Vancouver's Strait). Extracted from Colonial Office letter of 20 February 1854. Does not show any territory in the United States.
- Subject:
- Boundaries and North American Boundary Commission
- Creator:
- Preuss, Charles, 1803-1854
- Contributor:
- Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1854
- 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:
- Map of Oregon and Upper California From the Surveys of John Charles Fremont And other Authorities
- Geographic Coverage:
- United States, Canada, British Columbia, and British Columbia--Vancouver Island
- Coordinates:
- 53.99983, -125.0032, 39.76, -98.5, 49N/126W-122W, 60.10867, -113.64258, and 49.65064, -125.44939
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1848/1854
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1.3,000000
- 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
- Transcript:
- "Exhibiting the Boundary Line between the possessions of Great Britain and the United States as therein laid down".
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP May 3, 2010.
80. Facsimile of a part of chart of coast of N.W. America by George Vancouver Esqr
- Title:
- Facsimile of a part of chart of coast of N.W. America by George Vancouver Esqr
- Description:
- Facsimile of a part of chart of coast of N.W. America by George Vancouver Esqr'. Shows the coast between Cape Flattery and Howe's Sound; Vancouver's track northward through the Juan de Fuca Strait; a navigable passage between Point Stuart and Point Turnagain connecting the Gulf of Georgia and the Canal de Arro. Endorsed with a Colonial Office paper number: 'In 4063/54'. Extracted from Colonial Office letter of 24 May 1854. [British Columbia, Washington, 1798; 1854]
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: British Columbia, Washington, 1798, 1854
- Subject:
- Voyages and travels and Vancouver, George, 1757-1798
- Creator:
- Vancouver, George, 1757-1798
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1854
- 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: 367
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- Pacific Ocean--Strait of Georgia, Pacific Ocean--Howe Sound, Washington (State)--Cape Flattery, Pacific Ocean--Haro Strait, and British Columbia--Vancouver Island
- Coordinates:
- 49N/124W-122W, 48.29674, -124.01225, 48.54876, -123.21918, 49.42281, -123.39307, and 48.38312, -124.71441
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1798/1854
- 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: MPK1-77 (4)
- 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