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401. Comox District
- Title:
- Comox District
- Description:
- The Comox District on the east coast of Vancouver Island including Port Augusta and the Courtenay River. The map has relief marks and sketches to show the land cover. There are numbered plots covering the area along with multiple trails running through it. Not many features are named aside from a public landing and the names of the bodies of water.
- Keyword:
- routes, relief, trails, rivers, and land cover
- Creator:
- Mohun, Edward and Farwell, Arthur Stanhope
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1865
- Rights Statement:
- No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
- License:
- To request permission to publish or otherwise reproduce this image, or to purchase a high-resolution digital copy, please contact the LTSA at orderdesk@ltsa.ca.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Identifier:
- 105455, Historical Map Society of B.C. Map Number: 1415, and LSV Number: 15T2ECVI
- Extent:
- 1 sheet ; 50 x 85 cm
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Comox
- Coordinates:
- 49.68294, -124.93613
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Scale: Four inches to one mile
- Physical Repository:
- Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia
- Collection:
- Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia: Early British Columbia Maps
- Provenance:
- Surveyor General of BC, Legal Surveys Vault
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- maps (documents), relief maps, and historical maps
- Date Digitized:
- 2012-02-15
- Technical Note:
- Cataloguing metadata: Provided by the LTSA and adapted by the University of Victoria Libraries to their requirements.
402. Esquimalt Suburban Lots
- Title:
- Esquimalt Suburban Lots
- Description:
- Survey plan of Viewfield Farm, including Catholic Mission, Pinetree Corner of three Boundaries, Boundary Line, Road to Constance Cove, Boundary Line with Constance Cove Farm, Craigflower [Road], Bushtavern, Victoria Harbour, Shoal Pt., Work Pt., Work I., MacLoughlin Pt., Macaulay Pt., Macaulay St., Original Boundary Post, Division Post, New Road, Old Road, Original Division Post, Lyal St, Fraser St., Lampson St., Head Street, Roberts St., Munros St., Halfway House, Berens I., Rose Bay, West Bay, and Macloughlin St. The maps shows spot depths
- Subject:
- Real property
- Creator:
- Tiedemann, Herrmann Otto
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1865?
- 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:
- F25/1 fo. 27 and Ruggles Number: 537A
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Esquimalt
- Coordinates:
- 48.43569, -123.41174
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:1,392
- 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.
403. Indian reserve, Victoria: Copy of an Original plan in the Land Office at Victoria, V.I. And there known as the Town Map (official) of 1858. Tracing No. 03 (duplicate)
- Title:
- Indian reserve, Victoria: Copy of an Original plan in the Land Office at Victoria, V.I. And there known as the Town Map (official) of 1858. Tracing No. 03 (duplicate)
- Description:
- Indian reserve (10 acres), Victoria
- Subject:
- Indian reservations, Maps, and Real property
- Creator:
- Tiedemann, Herrmann Otto
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1865?
- 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:
- A11/80 fo. 425 and Ruggles Number: 543A
- Extent:
- 1 sheet ; 26 x 68 cm
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Victoria and British Columbia--Vancouver Island
- Coordinates:
- 48.4359, -123.35155
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:1,584
- 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:
- I Hermann Otto Tiedemann Civil Engineer and Surveyor do certify that this is a true and exact copy of an original Plan in the Land office at Victoria B.I and there known as the Town Map of 1855. Hermann Otto Tiedemann Civil Engineer & Surveyor Tracing No. 3
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg ; Scanning of transparencies by JF. Watermarking by CDW. Metadata by RM, KM.
404. Indian reserve, Victoria: Copy of an original plan in the Land Office at Victoria V.I. and there known as the Town Map of 1855. Tracing No. 03
- Title:
- Indian reserve, Victoria: Copy of an original plan in the Land Office at Victoria V.I. and there known as the Town Map of 1855. Tracing No. 03
- Description:
- Indian reserve (10 acres), Tracing No. 3
- Subject:
- Indian reservations and Real property
- Creator:
- Tiedemann, Herrmann Otto
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1865?
- 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: 542A and A11/80 fo. 167
- Extent:
- 1 sheet ; 35 x 69 cm
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Victoria
- Coordinates:
- 48.4359, -123.35155
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:1,584
- 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:
- Herrmann Otto Tiedemann Civil Engineer & Surveyor do certify that this is a true and exact Copy of an original plan in the Land Office at Victoria V.I and there known as the Town Map of 1855.
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg ; Scanning of transparencies by JF. Watermarking by CDW. Metadata by RM, KM.
405. Large scale tracing showing changes in Government Reserve and Governor Douglas's property between 1855 and 1862. Tracing No. 05
- Title:
- Large scale tracing showing changes in Government Reserve and Governor Douglas's property between 1855 and 1862. Tracing No. 05
- Description:
- Beckley Farm, Quebec St., Park Street, Public Park, James Bay Bridge, Indian Reserve, Government Reserves 1859 and 1862, Encroachment for Land Office 1858, Earth filling, Governors Old Post, Governor Douglas Private Property Tracing No. 5
- Subject:
- Indian reservations, Maps, and Real property
- Creator:
- Tiedemann, Herrmann Otto
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1865?
- 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:
- A11/80 fo. 169a and Ruggles Number: 546A
- Extent:
- 1 sheet ; 54 x 63 cm
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Victoria and British Columbia--Vancouver Island
- Coordinates:
- 48.4359, -123.35155
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:1,584
- 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.
406. Large scale tracing showing changes in Government Reserve and Governor Douglas's property between 1855 and 1862. Tracing No. 05 (duplicate)
- Title:
- Large scale tracing showing changes in Government Reserve and Governor Douglas's property between 1855 and 1862. Tracing No. 05 (duplicate)
- Description:
- Large scale tracing showing changes in Government Reserve and Governor Douglas's property between 1855 and 1862. (duplicate)
- Subject:
- Indian reservations and Real property
- Creator:
- Tiedemann, Herrmann Otto
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1865?
- 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: 547A and A11/80 fo. 427
- Extent:
- 1 sheet ; 52 x 71 cm
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Victoria
- Coordinates:
- 48.4359, -123.35155
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:1,584
- 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.
407. Map of the subdivisions of the Beckley Farm, showing (in pink) HBC property; lots sold to individuals or surrendered formally to the Crown
- Title:
- Map of the subdivisions of the Beckley Farm, showing (in pink) HBC property; lots sold to individuals or surrendered formally to the Crown
- Description:
- Victoria Harbour, Shoal Pt., Laurel Pt., James's Bay, Government Buildings, Becon Hill Park, Straits of Fuca, Dallas Road, Erie St., Montreal St., Simcoe St., Niagara St., Michigan St., Superior St., Kingston St., Quebec St., Cross St., Menzies St., Michigan St., Toronto St. and Government St. Cartographer unknown
- Subject:
- Real property
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1865~
- 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: 549A and A12/43 fo. 229
- Extent:
- 1 sheet ; 38.4 x 37 cm
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Victoria
- Coordinates:
- 48.4359, -123.35155
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:6,360
- 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
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg ; Scanning of transparencies by JF. Watermarking by CDW. Metadata by RM, KM.
408. Official Map of Comox District
- Title:
- Official Map of Comox District
- Description:
- The Comox District with alphanumeric plots of land and detailed markings showing the land cover. Named places and features on the map include Chaw wil ocq Plains, Avoca or Tsa-mai chin Plains, Tso-Lum or Pantlage River, Ol-Mak-Kaim River, Kus-kus-sum, Goose Spit, White Bluff, a government reserve, Comox Harbour, the Straits of Georgia, and Ralph's Base. Includes a small inset map of a portion of Goose Spit with a beacon.
- Keyword:
- land cover, buildings, coasts, routes, districts, harbours, and relief
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1865
- Rights Statement:
- No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
- License:
- To request permission to publish or otherwise reproduce this image, or to purchase a high-resolution digital copy, please contact the LTSA at orderdesk@ltsa.ca.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Identifier:
- LSV Number: 5aT1ECVI
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Comox
- Coordinates:
- 49.68294, -124.93613
- Physical Repository:
- Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia
- Collection:
- Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia: Early British Columbia Maps
- Provenance:
- Surveyor General of BC, Legal Surveys Vault
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- relief maps, historical maps, and maps (documents)
- Date Digitized:
- 2012-02-15
- Technical Note:
- Cataloguing metadata: Provided by the LTSA and adapted by the University of Victoria Libraries to their requirements.
409. Official Map of Comox District. 1865.
- Title:
- Official Map of Comox District. 1865.
- Description:
- The District of Comox on the east coast of Vancouver Island with numbered plots of land covering it. Includes Comox Harbour, the Ol-mak-kaim River [Courtenay River], the Tso-lum or Puntladge River [Puntledge River], the Chaw-wil-ecq Plains, the Avoca or Tsa-mai-chin Plains, graves, an "Indian" village [K'omoks Nation: Comox 1], and a government reserve. There are also sketches of the land cover covering some of the areas of the map.
- Keyword:
- relief, land cover, rivers, plains, harbours, buildings, reserves, bays, and routes
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1865
- Rights Statement:
- No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
- License:
- To request permission to publish or otherwise reproduce this image, or to purchase a high-resolution digital copy, please contact the LTSA at orderdesk@ltsa.ca.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Identifier:
- LSV Number: 19T2ECVI
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Comox
- Coordinates:
- 49.68294, -124.93613
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Scale: 20 Chains = 1 Inch
- Physical Repository:
- Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia
- Collection:
- Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia: Early British Columbia Maps
- Provenance:
- Surveyor General of BC, Legal Surveys Vault
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- cadastral maps, historical maps, relief maps, and maps (documents)
- Date Digitized:
- 2012-02-15
- Technical Note:
- Cataloguing metadata: Provided by the LTSA and adapted by the University of Victoria Libraries to their requirements.
410. Plan 3 [New Westminster to Fort Hope]
- Title:
- Plan 3 [New Westminster to Fort Hope]
- Description:
- A physical map of the Lower Mainland of British Columbia including the coast down to Bellingham Bay in the United States. This map shows the existing roads, proposed roads, and roads in need of repair mostly located south of the Fraser River from New Westminster to Hope.
- Keyword:
- coasts, 49th parallel, islands, bays, routes, settlements, legend, inlets, rivers, water, and trails
- Subject:
- Roads, Roads--Design and construction--Planning, and Land settlement
- Creator:
- Turnbull, James
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1865
- Rights Statement:
- No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
- License:
- To request permission to publish or otherwise reproduce this image, or to purchase a high-resolution digital copy, please contact the LTSA at orderdesk@ltsa.ca.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage
- Identifier:
- Historical Map Society of B.C. Map Number: 1972 and LSV Number: 11T3RT
- Extent:
- 1 sheet ; 70 x 92 cm
- Alternative Title:
- Roads & Trails
- Geographic Coverage:
- Pacific Ocean--Burrard Inlet, British Columbia--New Westminster, British Columbia--False Creek, British Columbia--Hope, Pacific Ocean--Boundary Bay, British Columbia--Port Moody, British Columbia--Fraser River, and Pacific Ocean--Bellingham Bay
- Coordinates:
- 49.03296, -122.93591, 49.11636, -123.18594, 48.7365, -122.56462, 49.26783, -123.12005, 49.28124, -122.82457, 49.29966, -123.20265, and 49.38299, -121.44144
- Physical Repository:
- Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia
- Collection:
- Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia: Early British Columbia Maps
- Provenance:
- Surveyor General of BC, Legal Surveys Vault
- Provider:
- University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
- Genre:
- maps (documents) and historical maps
- Date Digitized:
- 2011-09-30
- Technical Note:
- Cataloguing metadata: Provided by the LTSA and adapted by the University of Victoria Libraries to their requirements.