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91. 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.
92. 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
93. 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
94. 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.
95. 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
96. 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
97. Map of southern tip of Vancouver Island, showing division of land into squares representing 640 acres, numbered 1-196
- Title:
- Map of southern tip of Vancouver Island, showing division of land into squares representing 640 acres, numbered 1-196
- Description:
- Cowichin Hd., Zero Rk., Cordova Bay, Gordon Hd., Mt. Douglas, Mt. Tolmie, L. Hill, Cadboro B., Cadboro Pt., Oak B., Chain P., Gonzales Pt., Trial Is., Foul Pt., Foul B., Clover Pt., Finlayson Pt., Mt. Bowman., Brotchy Ledge, Holland Pt., Odgen Pt., Brothers Pt., C. Saxe, Sailor Pt., James B., Victoria Harbour, Ellic Pt., Shoal Pt., Ellice Pt., Gorge, Aaron Pt., Narrows, Chapman Pt., Selkirk Wt. Railway, Rock Bay, Colville I., West B., Village B., Salt L., Coburg I. Fisgard I., Royal Bay, Parry B., William Hed., Pedder Inlet, Pedder B. C. Calver, Edge Pt., Race Is., Christopher Pt., C. Church, Church I., Bedford Is., Fraser I., Roslyn Pt., Beechey Hd., Secretary I., Sooke Basin, Goodridge Id., Billings Pt., Billings Spit, Sooke Inslet, Christie Pt., Otter Pt. Cartographer unknown
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1850~
- Rights Statement:
- No Copyright - Contractual restrictions
- License:
- These images are provided for research only. These images are provided with the consent of the Hudson’s Bay Company Archives, Archives of Manitoba, and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high resolution digital files of these maps, contact: hbca@gov.mb.ca; telephone 204-945-4949. Information on photographic reproduction services and terms of use of images are available on request.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Identifier:
- Ruggles Number: 309A and G1/134
- Extent:
- 1 sheet ; 87 x 68 cm
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Victoria
- Coordinates:
- 48.4359, -123.35155
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:63,360
- Physical Repository:
- Hudson's Bay Company. Archives
- Collection:
- Early B.C. Maps from the Hudson's Bay Company Archives
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- maps (documents) and historical maps
- Date Digitized:
- 2012-05-02
- Transcript:
- Area gridded and, in part, numbered 1 through 196.
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg ; Scanning of transparencies by JF. Watermarking by CDW. Metadata by RM, KM.
98. Map of the Victoria District Vancouvers Island 1850 Part 01
- Title:
- Map of the Victoria District Vancouvers Island 1850 Part 01
- Description:
- Victoria Arm, Camoosac Bridge, One Rock Bay, Coffin Island, Christmas Hill, road to dairy, Dairy
- Creator:
- Grant, Walter Colquhoun
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1850
- Rights Statement:
- No Copyright - Contractual restrictions
- License:
- These images are provided for research only. These images are provided with the consent of the Hudson’s Bay Company Archives, Archives of Manitoba, and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high resolution digital files of these maps, contact: hbca@gov.mb.ca; telephone 204-945-4949. Information on photographic reproduction services and terms of use of images are available on request.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Identifier:
- G1/256_part_01
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Victoria Metropolitan Area, British Columbia--Saanich, and British Columbia--Victoria
- Coordinates:
- 48.4359, -123.35155
- Physical Repository:
- Hudson's Bay Company. Archives
- Collection:
- Early B.C. Maps from the Hudson's Bay Company Archives
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- maps (documents) and historical maps
- Date Digitized:
- 2013-05-10
99. Map of the Victoria District Vancouvers Island 1850 Part 02
- Title:
- Map of the Victoria District Vancouvers Island 1850 Part 02
- Description:
- Mount Douglass, Cormorant Bay, Gordon Head, Mount Tolmie, Dairy, Christmas Hill
- Creator:
- Grant, Walter Colquhoun
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1850
- Rights Statement:
- No Copyright - Contractual restrictions
- License:
- These images are provided for research only. These images are provided with the consent of the Hudson’s Bay Company Archives, Archives of Manitoba, and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high resolution digital files of these maps, contact: hbca@gov.mb.ca; telephone 204-945-4949. Information on photographic reproduction services and terms of use of images are available on request.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Identifier:
- G1/256_part_02
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Victoria Metropolitan Area, British Columbia--Saanich, and British Columbia--Victoria
- Coordinates:
- 48.4359, -123.35155
- Physical Repository:
- Hudson's Bay Company. Archives
- Collection:
- Early B.C. Maps from the Hudson's Bay Company Archives
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- maps (documents) and historical maps
- Date Digitized:
- 2013-05-10
100. Map of the Victoria District Vancouvers Island 1850 Part 03
- Title:
- Map of the Victoria District Vancouvers Island 1850 Part 03
- Description:
- Dairy, Point Ogden, James' Bay Fort Victoria, Farm Buildings, Donald Ridge, Trial Island
- Creator:
- Grant, Walter Colquhoun
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1850
- Rights Statement:
- No Copyright - Contractual restrictions
- License:
- These images are provided for research only. These images are provided with the consent of the Hudson’s Bay Company Archives, Archives of Manitoba, and cannot be reproduced or copied without their permission. To purchase high resolution digital files of these maps, contact: hbca@gov.mb.ca; telephone 204-945-4949. Information on photographic reproduction services and terms of use of images are available on request.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Identifier:
- G1/256_part_03
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Victoria Metropolitan Area, British Columbia--Saanich, and British Columbia--Victoria
- Coordinates:
- 48.4359, -123.35155
- Physical Repository:
- Hudson's Bay Company. Archives
- Collection:
- Early B.C. Maps from the Hudson's Bay Company Archives
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- maps (documents) and historical maps
- Date Digitized:
- 2013-05-10
- Transcript:
- Reference No 1. Chief Doctors residence & Mess House 2. Mr. Staines' House & school 3. Store Houses 4. Office 4. Bachelors Hall 6. Blacksmiths Shop 7. Carpenters House 8.9. Governer & Servants Houses 10. Unoccupied Houses 11 Salmon Store 12. ?? Depot 13. Farm Buildings 14. Catholic Priests house 15. Mechanics Houses 16. Dairy 17. Mr Douglass' House 18. Allotment sold to J. McDonald 19. House occupied by D. Macauley