British Columbia Historical Maps
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101. Map of the Victoria District Vancouvers Island 1850 Part 04
- Title:
- Map of the Victoria District Vancouvers Island 1850 Part 04
- Description:
- Cadboro Bay, Mr Tods Allotment, House, 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_04
- 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
102. Victoria & Pugetsound Districts Sheet No. 01
- Title:
- Victoria & Pugetsound Districts Sheet No. 01
- Description:
- Fowl Bay, Fowl Point, Trial Islands, Clover Point, Finlayson Point, Beacon Hill, Holland Point, Indian Village, Ogden Pt, Gonzales Point, Shoal Point, Songees, Victoria Harbour, Jame's Bay, Victoria, Oak Bay, Halket Id., Rock Bay
- Creator:
- Pemberton, J. Despard (Joseph Despard), 1821-1893
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1851~
- 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: 310A and G1/131
- Extent:
- 1 sheet ; 74 x 93 cm
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Oak Bay and British Columbia--Victoria
- Coordinates:
- 48.4359, -123.35155
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:10,560
- 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:
- See Sheet No. 3N.B. Pink represents Pine Forest; Buff represents Marsh; Green represents Open prarie land. The H.B.Co. Map will supply names of places omitted in this. The red line at top connects this sheet with no. [2] & has no other meaning.
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg ; Scanning of transparencies by JF. Watermarking by CDW. Metadata by RM, KM.
103. Victoria & Pugetsound Districts Sheet No. 02
- Title:
- Victoria & Pugetsound Districts Sheet No. 02
- Description:
- Cadboro Bay
- Creator:
- Pemberton, J. Despard (Joseph Despard), 1821-1893
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1851~
- 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: 311A and G1/132
- Extent:
- 1 sheet ; 76 x 98 cm
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Saanich
- Coordinates:
- 48.45528, -123.29269 and 48.54964, -123.36931
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:10,560
- 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:
- Toponyms: Mt. Douglas, Mt. Tolmie, Lake Hill, Cadboro Bay.
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg ; Scanning of transparencies by JF. Watermarking by CDW. Metadata by RM, KM.
104. Victoria & Pugetsound Districts Sheet No. 03
- Title:
- Victoria & Pugetsound Districts Sheet No. 03
- Description:
- Esquimalt Harbour, Road to Metchosin & Soke [Sooke], The Portage Inlet, Lagoon, Point Albert
- Creator:
- Pemberton, J. Despard (Joseph Despard), 1821-1893
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1851~
- 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:
- G1/133 and Ruggles Number: 312A
- Extent:
- 1 sheet ; 105 x 98 cm
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Esquimalt, British Columbia--Saanich, and British Columbia--Victoria
- Coordinates:
- 48.54964, -123.36931, 48.4359, -123.35155, and 48.43569, -123.41174
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:10,560
- 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:
- tall Fir trees scattered Land excellent qualitynote At P & Q on each sheet are corresponding points by means of which they may be connected or compared. The Variation not het Takene. The Latitude may be supplied from Arrowsmith's Map. The Lagoons would work a Tidal Mill? Tides irregular. Spring Tides rise 8 ft? the scale of Buildings slightly exaggerated. Mt. Seymour's position is wron in Admiralty Chart. For remaining names see Arrowsmith's Map.
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg ; Scanning of transparencies by JF. Watermarking by CDW. Metadata by RM, KM.
105. Plan of reserve of 1300 acres at Fort Victoria
- Title:
- Plan of reserve of 1300 acres at Fort Victoria
- Description:
- Victoria Harbour, James Bay, Victoria, Rock Bay, Well, Clover Pt., Finlayson Pt., Holland Pt., Pt. Ogden, Shoal Pt.
- Subject:
- Real property, Cities and towns, and Land use
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1851-11-25
- 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:
- A11/73 fo. 215b
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- 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:
- 2012-05-02
- Transcript:
- The line ABCDEFG including Reserve should be transferred to Plan already furnished. Note: For further details consult Maps already furnished. Also large Map of Victoria City not yet sent Novr. 25th. 1851
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg ; Scanning of transparencies by JF. Watermarking by CDW. Metadata by RM, KM.
106. An explanation and skitch of The Mettles from Quatsey to McNeils Harbour
- Title:
- An explanation and skitch of The Mettles from Quatsey to McNeils Harbour
- Description:
- An explanation and skitch of The Mettles from Quatsey to McNeils Harbour. Shewing the different places where I have made trials of them... Surveyed by B Gilmour
- Creator:
- Gilmour, Boyd
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1852
- 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: 326A and G1/138
- Extent:
- 1 sheet ; 66 x 158 cm
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Port Hardy, British Columbia--Nimpkish River, British Columbia--Vancouver Island, and British Columbia--Port McNeill
- Coordinates:
- 49.75152, -126.48958
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:31,680
- 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
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg ; Scanning of transparencies by JF. Watermarking by CDW. Metadata by RM, KM.
107. An explanation and skitch of The Mettles from Quatsey to McNeils Harbour
- Title:
- An explanation and skitch of The Mettles from Quatsey to McNeils Harbour
- Description:
- An explanation and skitch of The Mettles from Quatsey to McNeils Harbour. Shewing the different places where I have made trials of them... Surveyed by B Gilmour
- Creator:
- Gilmour, Boyd
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1852
- 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: 326A and G1/138
- Extent:
- 1 sheet ; 66 x 158 cm
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Port Hardy, British Columbia--Nimpkish River, British Columbia--Vancouver Island, and British Columbia--Port McNeill
- Coordinates:
- 49.75152, -126.48958
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:31,680
- 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
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg ; Scanning of transparencies by JF. Watermarking by CDW. Metadata by RM, KM.
108. An explanation and skitch of The Mettles from Quatsey to McNeils Harbour
- Title:
- An explanation and skitch of The Mettles from Quatsey to McNeils Harbour
- Description:
- An explanation and skitch of The Mettles from Quatsey to McNeils Harbour. Shewing the different places where I have made trials of them... Surveyed by B Gilmour.
- Creator:
- Gilmour, Boyd
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1852
- 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:
- G1/138 and Ruggles Number: 326A
- Extent:
- 1 sheet ; 66 x 158 cm
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Port Hardy, British Columbia--Nimpkish River, British Columbia--Vancouver Island, and British Columbia--Port McNeill
- Coordinates:
- 49.75152, -126.48958
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:31,680
- 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
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg ; Scanning of transparencies by JF. Watermarking by CDW. Metadata by RM, KM.
109. Chart of Nanaimo Harbour and the neighbouring coast
- Title:
- Chart of Nanaimo Harbour and the neighbouring coast
- Description:
- Chart of Nanaimo Harbour, including Newcastle Island, Commercial Inlet, Exit Passage, Chase River and Flea Point. Coal Section 5 and 9
- Subject:
- Coal mines and mining
- Creator:
- Pemberton, J. Despard (Joseph Despard), 1821-1893
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1852~
- 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:
- G1/140 and Ruggles Number: 328A
- Extent:
- 1 sheet ; 43 x 64 cm
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Nanaimo
- Coordinates:
- 49.16638, -123.94003
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:15,840
- 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
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg ; Scanning of transparencies by JF. Watermarking by CDW. Metadata by RM, KM.
110. Map of the country around Esquimalt Harbour
- Title:
- Map of the country around Esquimalt Harbour
- Description:
- Deadman's river, The Portage Inlet, Beacon on Mt. Douglas, Knockan, Boundary of original Fur trade Reserve, Victoria Harbour, Macaulay's, Beacon on Beacon Hill, Bank 300 ft high, Mill Mt., Mt Seymour, Saanich Inlet, Lading Peak, depth 70 80 feet, Metchosin River
- Creator:
- Pemberton, J. Despard (Joseph Despard), 1821-1893
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1852~
- 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:
- G1/258b and Ruggles Number: 322A
- Extent:
- 1 sheet ; 86.8 x 67.2 cm
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Esquimalt and British Columbia--Victoria Metropolitan Area
- Coordinates:
- 48.4359, -123.35155 and 48.43569, -123.41174
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:31,680
- 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:
- 1 inch:0.5 mile