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)
241. Map of the Northern Interior of British Columbia, shewing undeveloped areas
- Title:
- Map of the Northern Interior of British Columbia, shewing undeveloped areas
- Description:
- Map of the Northern Interior of British Columbia, shewing undeveloped areas. Published by the Provincial Bureau of Information. Accompanying bulletin no. 9. Victoria, B.C., 1905. [British Columbia, 1905]. Notes on grazing; shows roads etc. Bulletin title: The undeveloped areas of the great interior of British Columbia.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: British Columbia, 1905
- Publisher:
- British Columbia. Bureau of Provincial Information.
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1905
- 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: 450
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Northern Interior of British Columbia
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Cassiar, British Columbia--Cariboo Regional District, and British Columbia
- Coordinates:
- 53.99983, -125.0032, 59.28845, -129.84919, 57N-52N/133W-118W, and 52.33313, -123.16961
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1905
- 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-BRITISH COLUMBIA27
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP April 27, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg
242. Vancouver Island. Nanaimo Harbour
- Title:
- Vancouver Island. Nanaimo Harbour
- Description:
- Vancouver Island. Nanaimo Harbour. Surveyed by Lieutenant B. T. Somerville, F.H. Walter, F.N. Grant, G.B.S. Simson, R.N. under the direction of Commander Morris H. Smyth, R.N. H.M. Surveying Ship ""Egeria,"" 1899. About 10 inches to 1 mile. Author, Publisher, &c.: Admiralty (No. 573) London. [Nanaimo, 1899; 1906]. Published at the Admiralty 29th March 1901. Engraved by Edw. Weller. At head of title: North America, west coast. Relief shown by bathymetry, soundings in feet, and hachures. Includes nautical features, streets, mines and First Nations reserve. First published 1901, updated and corrected. Latest date on map 1912. corr. 1906
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Nanaimo, 1899, 1906
- Subject:
- Indigenous peoples and Nautical charts
- Creator:
- Great Britain. Hydrographic Office
- Contributor:
- Somerville, B. T.
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1906
- 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: 533
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Nanaimo Harbour
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Nanaimo and British Columbia
- Coordinates:
- 53.99983, -125.0032, 49.16638, -123.94003, and 49.1741, -123.89694
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1899/1912
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:6336
- 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-BRITISH COLUMBIA28
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP April 27, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg
243. Esquimalt & Victoria Harbours
- Title:
- Esquimalt & Victoria Harbours
- Description:
- Vancouver Island. Esquimalt and Victoria Harbours. Surveyed by Captn. G.H. Richards, R.N., and others, 1858-62. With corrections to 1895 by Lieut. B. M. Chambers, R.N.. About 5 inches to 1 mile. Author, Publisher, &c.: Admiralty (No. 576) London. [Esquimalt and Victoria, 1864; 1907]. Drawn for engraving by E.J. Powell; At head of title: North America, west coast. Relief shown by bathymetry, soundings in feet, and hachures. Includes nautical features, streets, and footprints of significant buildings. Two views of Fisgard Lighthouse, bottom right. First published 1864, updated and corrected. Latest date on map 1911. corr. 1907
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Esquimalt and Victoria, 1864, 1907
- Subject:
- Nautical charts and Harbors
- Creator:
- Great Britain. Hydrographic Office
- Contributor:
- Richards, G. H. (George Henry) and Chambers, B. M.
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1907
- 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: 460
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Vancouver Island. Esquimalt and Victoria Harbours
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia, British Columbia--Esquimalt, and British Columbia--Victoria
- Coordinates:
- 48.43753, -123.44191, 48.43569, -123.41174, 48.4359, -123.35155, and 53.99983, -125.0032
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1858/1911
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:12,672
- 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-BRITISH COLUMBIA29
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP April 27, 2010.
244. Port Simpson and adjacent Anchorages
- Title:
- Port Simpson and adjacent Anchorages
- Description:
- Port Simpson and adjacent Anchorages. Surveyed by Commander F. C. Learmonth, R.N., and others, H.M. Surveying Ship ""Egeria,"" 1906. About 2 inches to 1 mile. Author, Publisher, &c.: Admiralty (No. 2426) London. [Port Simpson, 1907]. Engraved by Weller & Anderson. At head of title: North America, west coast. Relief shown by bathymetry, soundings in feet, and hachures. Includes nautical features, streets, and footprints of significant buildings. Latest date on map 1912. Views of two peaks at bottom right.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Port Simpson, 1907
- Subject:
- Harbors and Nautical charts
- Creator:
- Great Britain. Hydrographic Office
- Contributor:
- Learmouth, F. C.
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1907
- 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: 546
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Lax Kw'alaams and British Columbia
- Coordinates:
- 54.5744, -130.41862, 53.99983, -125.0032, and 54N/130W
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1907/1912
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:24,370
- 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-BRITISH COLUMBIA32
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP April 27, 2010.
245. Vancouver Island. Victoria Harbour
- Title:
- Vancouver Island. Victoria Harbour
- Description:
- Vancouver Island. Victoria Harbour. Surveyed by Captn. G.H. Richards and the Officers of H.M.S. ""Plumper,"" 1859. The town and harbour from a plan by T.C. Sorby ... 1904. Amended by Capt. J.F. Parry ... 1905. Entrance from a survey by Lieut. B.M. Chambers, R.N. 1895 About 8 inches to 1 mile. Author, Publisher, &c.: Admiralty (No. 1897b) London. [Victoria, 1861; 1907]. Drawn by E. J. Powell. At head of title: North America, west coast. Relief shown by bathymetry, soundings in feet, and hachures. Includes nautical features, streets, and footprints of significant buildings. First Nations reserves shown. First published 1861, updated and corrected. Latest date on map 1911. corr. 1907
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Victoria, 1861, 1907
- Subject:
- Indigenous peoples, Nautical charts, and Harbors
- Creator:
- Great Britain. Hydrographic Office
- Contributor:
- Sorby, Thomas Charles, Richards, G. H. (George Henry), Chambers, B. M., and Powell, E. J.
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1907
- 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: 580 and National Archives Number: CO700-BRITISH COLUMBIA30
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Victoria Harbour
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia and British Columbia--Victoria
- Coordinates:
- 48.4165, -123.39681, 48.4359, -123.35155, and 53.99983, -125.0032
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1861/1911
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:7296
- 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 27, 2010.
246. Queen Charlotte Islands and adjacent Coasts of British Columbia
- Title:
- Queen Charlotte Islands and adjacent Coasts of British Columbia
- Description:
- Queen Charlotte Islands and adjacent Coasts of British Columbia. Skidgate Inlet and mainland of British Columbia from a survey by Staff Commander Daniel Pender 1867-1870. The remainder from a map by G.M. Dawson of the Geological survey Office, Montreal, 1878 and from various sketch surveys. About 9 miles to 1 inch. Author, Publisher, &c.: Admiralty (No. 2430) London. [Queen Charlotte Islands, 1880; 1908]. Engraved by Davies & Company. At head of title: North America, west coast. Relief shown by bathymetry, soundings in feet, and hachures. Includes nautical features. First published 1880, updated and corrected. Latest date on map 1908. corr. 1908
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Queen Charlotte Islands, 1880, 1908
- Subject:
- Nautical charts
- Creator:
- Great Britain. Hydrographic Office
- Contributor:
- Dawson, George Mercer, 1849-1901, Pender, Daniel R., and Davies & Company
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1908
- 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: 548
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia and British Columbia--Haida Gwaii
- Coordinates:
- 54 50'N-51 45'N/134 30'W-129 45'W, 53.99983, -125.0032, and 52.9995, -132.0034
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1867/1908
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:570,240
- 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-BRITISH COLUMBIA33
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP April 27, 2010.
247. Vancouver Island and adjacent shores of British Columbia
- Title:
- Vancouver Island and adjacent shores of British Columbia
- Description:
- Vancouver Island and adjacent Shores of British Columbia. surveyed by Captn. G.H. Richards, R.N. assisted by Lieut. R.C. Mayne ; J.A. Bull, D. Pender, E.P. Bedwell, Masters ; J.T. Gowlland & G.A. Browning, Sec. Masters, & E. Blunden, Mast. Assist. 1859-64 ; Juan de Fuca Strait from Capt. Henry Kellett's survey of 1847, shores of Washington Territory from the United States Coast survey. About 10 miles to 1 inch. Author, Publisher, &c.: Admiralty (No. 1917) London. [Vancouver Island, 1859-65; 1908]. Compiled and drawn by E. J. Powell. Engraved by Davies & Powell. At head of title: North America, west coast. Relief shown by bathymetry, soundings in fathoms, spot heights, and hachures. Includes nautical features. Side views of several features bottom left. Shows First Nations territories. First published 1865, updated and corrected. Latest date on map 1908. corr. 1908
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Vancouver Island, 1859-65, 1908
- Subject:
- Coasts, Indigenous peoples, and Nautical charts
- Creator:
- Richards, G. H. (George Henry)
- Contributor:
- Davies & Powell, Mayne, Richard Charles, U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, Browning, George Alexander, Kellett, Henry, 1806-1875, Gowlland, John Thomas Ewing, Bull, John Augustus, Powell, E. J., and Pender, Daniel R.
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Hydrographic Office
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1908
- 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: 571 and National Archives Number: CO700-BRITISH COLUMBIA34
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia, Washington (State), British Columbia--Vancouver Island, and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- 48.29674, -124.01225, 49.65064, -125.44939, 53.99983, -125.0032, and 47.50012, -120.50147
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1859/1908
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:633,600
- Physical Repository:
- National Archives (Great Britain)
- Collection:
- Early BC Maps Collection
- Provenance:
- National Archives of the UK
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Sponsor:
- Funded by a Canadian Council of Archives, Archival Community Digitization Program.
- Genre:
- maps (documents) and historical maps
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP April 27, 2010.
248. Fraser River Estuary heritage and archaeological sites
- Title:
- Fraser River Estuary heritage and archaeological sites
- Description:
- Map created to accompany Marlene R. Parsons' Fraser River Estuary heritage resource inventory.
- Subject:
- Historic sites, Antiquities, and Indigenous peoples
- Creator:
- Parsons, Marlene R.
- Contributor:
- British Columbia. Heritage Conservation Branch
- Publisher:
- Heritage Conservation Branch, Province of B.C.
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1981
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia and British Columbia--Fraser River Estuary
- Coordinates:
- 53.99983, -125.0032
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:25,000 and 1:50,000
- Physical Repository:
- National Archives (Great Britain)
- Collection:
- Early BC Maps Collection
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- maps (documents) and historical maps
- Date Digitized:
- 2016-08-08
- Technical Note:
- Metadata by G. Fowler and KD.