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481. Carta Esferica de los Reconocimientos hechos en la Costa N. O. de America en 1791 y 92 por las Goletas sutil, y Mexicana y otros Buques de S.M.
- Title:
- Carta Esferica de los Reconocimientos hechos en la Costa N. O. de America en 1791 y 92 por las Goletas sutil, y Mexicana y otros Buques de S.M.
- Description:
- North-West American Water Boundary (San Juan). Maps (5), annexed to the case of the Government of Her Britannic Majesty submitted to the arbitration and award of H.M. the Emperor of Germany, in accordance with Article 34 of the Treaty between Great Britain and the United States of America. Signed at Washington 8th May, 1871. (3 copies.) Author, Publisher, &c.: Official, London. [British Columbia, Washington, 1792; 1871]. Drawn by José Maria Cardano. At bottom of map: "Certified to be a true photozincographic facsimile of the Map no. 2 of the "Atlas para el viage de las Goletas Sutil y Mexicana al reconocimiento del Estrecho de Juan de Fuca en 1792, Publicado en 1802." Ordnance Survey Office, Southampton, 5 Feb.1871. Signed Henry James, M. Gen. Director General of the Ordnance Survey.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: British Columbia, Washington, 1792, 1871
- Subject:
- San Juan Boundary Dispute (1846-1872)
- Contributor:
- Cardano, José Maria
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Ordnance Survey
- Language:
- spa and eng
- Date Created:
- 1871/1872
- 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: 358
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Vancouver Island and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- 49.65064, -125.44939, 51 20'N-44 10'N/124W-116W, and 48.29674, -124.01225
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1792/1793
- 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-CANADA125 (2)
- 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.
482. Chart shewing part of the coast of N.W. America : with the tracks of His Majesty's sloop Discovery and armed tender Chatham commanded by George Vancouver, esqr. and prepared under his immediate inspection by Lieut. Joseph Baker, in which the continental shore has been traced and determined from lat: 45⁰, 30ʹ N. and long. 236⁰, 12ʹ E. to lat: 52⁰, 15ʹ N. and long. 232⁰, 40ʹ E. at the different periods shewn by the tracks ; Warner, sculp.
- Title:
- Chart shewing part of the coast of N.W. America : with the tracks of His Majesty's sloop Discovery and armed tender Chatham commanded by George Vancouver, esqr. and prepared under his immediate inspection by Lieut. Joseph Baker, in which the continental shore has been traced and determined from lat: 45⁰, 30ʹ N. and long. 236⁰, 12ʹ E. to lat: 52⁰, 15ʹ N. and long. 232⁰, 40ʹ E. at the different periods shewn by the tracks ; Warner, sculp.
- Description:
- Chart showing part of the coast of north-west America, with the tracks of His Majestys Sloop Discovery and Armed Tender Chatham; commanded by George Vancouver, Esq, and prepared under his immediate inspection by Lt Joseph Baker. 14 sea miles to one inch. Insets. Certified true copy of a chart published in 1798. Ordnance Survey. [British Columbia, Washington, 1798; 1871]. "Certified to be a true photozincographic facsimile of "A chart shewing part of the coast of N.W. America... Published at London May 1st 1798 J. Eddwards [sic] Pall Mall & G. Robinson, Paternoster Row." Ordnance Survey Office, Southampton, 5 Sept. 1871. Signed Henry James, M. Gen. Director General of the Ordnance Survey. Insets: Entrance of Columbia River. Gray's Harbour. Port Discovery. Relief shown pictorially and by hachures; depths by soundings.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: British Columbia, Washington, 1798, 1871
- Subject:
- Coasts and San Juan Boundary Dispute (1846-1872)
- Creator:
- Vancouver, George, 1757-1798
- Contributor:
- Warner, John, active 1787-1810 and Baker, Joseph, 1768-1817
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Ordnance Survey.
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1871
- 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: 371
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia, Washington (State), British Columbia--Vancouver Island, and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- 49.65064, -125.44939, 48.29674, -124.01225, 52 15'N-45 30'N/129 30'W-122 30'W, 53.99983, -125.0032, and 47.50012, -120.50147
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1798
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:1,013,760
- 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: FO925-1885
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP May 4, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg
483. Chart shewing part of the coast of N.W. America : with the tracks of His Majesty's sloop Discovery and armed tender Chatham commanded by George Vancouver, esqr. and prepared under his immediate inspection by Lieut. Joseph Baker, in which the continental shore has been traced and determined from lat: 45⁰,30ʹ N. and long. 236⁰,12ʹ E. to lat: 52⁰,15ʹ N. and long. 232⁰,40ʹ E. at the different periods shewn by the tracks ; Warner, sculp.
- Title:
- Chart shewing part of the coast of N.W. America : with the tracks of His Majesty's sloop Discovery and armed tender Chatham commanded by George Vancouver, esqr. and prepared under his immediate inspection by Lieut. Joseph Baker, in which the continental shore has been traced and determined from lat: 45⁰,30ʹ N. and long. 236⁰,12ʹ E. to lat: 52⁰,15ʹ N. and long. 232⁰,40ʹ E. at the different periods shewn by the tracks ; Warner, sculp.
- Description:
- North-West American Water Boundary (San Juan). Maps (5), annexed to the case of the Government of Her Britannic Majesty submitted to the arbitration and award of H.M. the Emperor of Germany, in accordance with Article 34 of the Treaty between Great Britain and the United States of America. Signed at Washington 8th May, 1871. (3 copies.) Author, Publisher, &c.: Official, London. [British Columbia, Washington, 1798; 1871]. John Warner Sculpt. At bottom of map: "Certified to be a true photozincographic facsimile of "A chart shewing part of the coast of N.W. America ... Published at London May 1st 1798 J. Eddwards [sic] Pall Mall & G. Robinson, Paternoster Row.” Ordnance Survey Office, Southampton, 5 Sept. 1871. Signed Henry James, M. Gen. Director General of the Ordnance Survey. Insets: Entrance of Columbia River. Gray's Harbour. Port Discovery. Relief shown pictorially and by hachures; depths by soundings.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: British Columbia, Washington, 1798, 1871
- Subject:
- Coasts and San Juan Boundary Dispute (1846-1872)
- Creator:
- Vancouver, George, 1757-1798
- Contributor:
- Warner, John, active 1787-1810 and Baker, Joseph, 1768-1817
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Ordnance Survey.
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1871/1872
- 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: 369
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia, Washington (State), British Columbia--Vancouver Island, and Pacific Ocean--Strait of Juan de Fuca
- Coordinates:
- 47.50012, -120.50147, 49.65064, -125.44939, 53.99983, -125.0032, 48.29674, -124.01225, and 52 15'N-45 30'N/129 30'W-122 30'W
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1798
- 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-CANADA125 (4)
- 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
484. Haro and Rosario Straits
- Title:
- Haro and Rosario Straits
- Description:
- Haro and Rosario Straits, surveyed by Capt G.H. Richards and the officers of HMS Plumper, with MS additions by Admiral Prevost, showing proposed boundary. Admiralty Chart 2689. 1:145,800. [Haro and Rosario Straits, 1859; 1871]. Soundings in fathoms. Relief shown by spot heights and hachures.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Haro and Rosario Straits, 1859, 1871
- Subject:
- United States Coast Survey
- Creator:
- Richards, G. H. (George Henry)
- Contributor:
- Prevost, James Charles and Kellett, Henry, 1806-1875
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Hydrographic Office
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1871
- 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: 494
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- Pacific Ocean--Rosario Strait and Pacific Ocean--Haro Strait
- Coordinates:
- 48.54876, -123.21918, 48.56121, -122.75962, and 49 15'N--48 05'N / 123 35'W--122 25'W
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1858/1859
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:145,800
- 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: FO925-1252
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Transcript:
- Received from Lord Teuterdin, (who told me the Red Line was worked by Admiral Prevost June 26/71 E. Harbild(?)
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, April 29, 2010.
485. Haro and Rosario Straits
- Title:
- Haro and Rosario Straits
- Description:
- North-West American Water Boundary (San Juan). Maps (5), annexed to the case of the Government of Her Britannic Majesty submitted to the arbitration and award of H.M. the Emperor of Germany, in accordance with Article 34 of the Treaty between Great Britain and the United States of America. Signed at Washington 8th May, 1871. (3 copies.) Author, Publisher, &c.: Official, London. [Haro and Rosario Straits, 1859; 1871]. At head of title: North America, west coast. Surveyed by Captn. G.H. Richards, & the Officers of H.M.S. Plumper 1858-9. Drawn for engraving by E.J. Powell. Engraved by J. & C. Walker. The shores of Juan de Fuca Strait to Admiralty Inlet from Captn. H. Kellett's survey, 1847. The east coast of Rosario Strait from Bellingham Bay to Admiralty Inlet taken from the American surveys of 1841. First published 1859 updated and corrected. Latest date on map 1871. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights; depths shown by soundings in fathoms. Includes side views of various landmarks.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Haro and Rosario Straits, 1859, 1871
- Subject:
- San Juan Boundary Dispute (1846-1872) and Nautical charts
- Creator:
- Richards, G. H. (George Henry)
- Contributor:
- Kellett, Henry, 1806-1875, J. & C. Walker (Firm), and Powell, E. J.
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Hydrographic Service.
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1871/1872
- 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: 489
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- North America, west coast, Haro and Rosario Straits
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia--Gulf Islands, British Columbia, Pacific Ocean--Rosario Strait, Washington (State), Washington (State)--Port Townsend, Pacific Ocean--Haro Strait, Washington (State)--Port Gardner (Snohomish County), British Columbia--Bowen Island, Washington (State)--San Juan Islands, and British Columbia--Beechey Head
- Coordinates:
- 48.0076, -122.22208, 48.11704, -122.76045, 48.56121, -122.75962, 53.99983, -125.0032, 48.31393, -123.65459, 49.37824, -123.36599, 48.54876, -123.21918, 48.58316, -122.96796, 48.93502, -123.58864, and 47.50012, -120.50147
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1858/1871
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:145,800
- 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-CANADA125 (6)
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP April 28, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg
486. Haro and Rosario Straits
- Title:
- Haro and Rosario Straits
- Description:
- San Juan Boundary. Haro and Rosario Straits, surveyed by Capt G.H. Richards and others, with boundary line between British and American possessions. Admiralty Chart 1689. 2 sea miles to one inch. Admiralty. [Haro and Rosario Straits, 1859; 1871]
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: Haro and Rosario Straits, 1859, 1871
- Subject:
- Boundaries
- Contributor:
- Richards, G. H. (George Henry), Kellett, Henry, 1806-1875, Great Britain. Hydrographic Office, and Powell, E. J.
- Publisher:
- J. and C. Walker
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1871
- 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: 493
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- Pacific Ocean--Rosario Strait, Washington (State)--San Juan Island, and Pacific Ocean--Haro Strait
- Coordinates:
- 48.56121, -122.75962, 49 15'N--48 05'N / 123 55'W--122 25'W, 48.54876, -123.21918, and 48.54093, -123.08602
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1858/1859
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:245,000
- 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: FO925-1654
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, April 29, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg
487. Map of British Columbia to the 56th Parallel North Latitude
- Title:
- Map of British Columbia to the 56th Parallel North Latitude
- Description:
- Map of British Columbia to the 56 degrees N, compiled and drawn at the lands and works office, Victoria, British Columbia, under the direction of the Honble J.W. Trutch, 1871. J. B. Launders, draughtsman ... May 9th 1870, additions to January 1871. Scale 1:1,584,000. E. Stanford, London. [British Columbia, 1871]. Shows parts of Western Alberta. Relief shown by hachures.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: British Columbia, 1871
- Subject:
- British Columbia. Lands Branch, British Columbia, and Alberta
- Creator:
- Trutch, Joseph Wiliiam
- Contributor:
- Launders, James Benjamin
- Publisher:
- Edward Stanford Ltd.
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1871
- 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: 431
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- British Columbia to the 56th Parallel North Latitude
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia and Alberta
- Coordinates:
- 56 00'N--48 00'N / 131 00'W--113 00'W
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1871
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:1,584,000
- 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: FO925-1237
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by SC, April 29, 2010 and 600 dpi jpg
488. Map of British Columbia to the 56th Parallel North Latitude
- Title:
- Map of British Columbia to the 56th Parallel North Latitude
- Description:
- Map of British Columbia to the 56th Parallel North Latitude. Compiled and drawn at the Lands and Works Office, Victoria, B.C., under the direction of the Hon. J. W. Trutch, Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works, and Surveyor General, 1871. J.B. Launders, draughtsman ... May 9th, 1870, with additions to January 1871. Published by E. Stanford, October 8th 1871. (3 other copies with Cases.) 25 miles to 1 inch. [British Columbia, 1871]. Printed at Stanfords Geographical Establishment, London. Map includes parts of Washington State, Alaska, and Western Alberta. Land and vegetation described.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: British Columbia, 1871
- Subject:
- British Columbia. Lands Branch
- Creator:
- Trutch, Joseph Wiliiam
- Contributor:
- Launders, James Benjamin
- Publisher:
- Edward Stanford Ltd.
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1871
- 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: 430
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- British Columbia to the 56th Parallel North Latitude
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia, Alaska, Alberta, and Washington (State)
- Coordinates:
- 47.50012, -120.50147, 53.99983, -125.0032, 64.00028, -150.00028, 56N-48N/134 40'W-111 50"W, and 52.28333, -117.469
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1870/1871
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:1,584,000
- 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: CO700-BRITISH COLUMBIA15
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP April 26, 2010.
489. Map showing the line of boundary between the United States and British possessions. : from the point where the 49th parallel of north latitude strikes the western coast of the continent "to the middle of the channel which separates the continent from Vancouver's Island and thence southerly through the middle of said channel" &c. to Fuca's Straits, in accordance with Treaty of June 15th, 1846
- Title:
- Map showing the line of boundary between the United States and British possessions. : from the point where the 49th parallel of north latitude strikes the western coast of the continent "to the middle of the channel which separates the continent from Vancouver's Island and thence southerly through the middle of said channel" &c. to Fuca's Straits, in accordance with Treaty of June 15th, 1846
- Description:
- San Juan boundary. Shows four proposed boundaries between the United States and British Columbia introduced to resolve the dispute over possession of San Juan Island. Annexed to correspondence laid before the senate in 1868. 3.5 sea miles to one inch. Official. [British Columbia, 1871]. [United States. Government Printing Office, 1868] "Bowen & Co. lith, Philada." MS note: Boundary line United States and British Possessions. Stamped Hydrographic Office Mar. 15 1871. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights; depths by soundings. Also shows route of steamers plying between Victoria and Fraser River gold deposits. Includes detailed topography of coastal areas and islands.
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: British Columbia, 1871
- Subject:
- Northwest boundary of the United States, San Juan Boundary Dispute (1846-1872), and Boundaries
- Contributor:
- Bowen & Co.
- Publisher:
- United States. Government Printing Office
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1871
- 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: 429
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Geographic Coverage:
- United States, Canada, British Columbia, and Washington (State)
- Coordinates:
- 49N-48N/124W-122W
- Chronological Coverage:
- 1846/1871
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- 1:300,000
- 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: FO925-1653
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-12
- Technical Note:
- Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP May 4, 2010. and 600 dpi jpg
490. Plan of New Westminster Gaol Jany (1871)
- Title:
- Plan of New Westminster Gaol Jany (1871)
- Description:
- 1 item extracted from CO 64/11 (folio131). British Columbia. 'Plan of New Westminster Gaol Jany. 1871'. Plan showing cells, prison and lumber yards, other buildings. Reference table. Scale: 1 inch to 8 feet. Compass indicator. [New Westminster, 1871]
- Keyword:
- Penfold Category: New Westminster, 1871
- Subject:
- Prisons and Prisons--Design and construction
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1871
- 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: 536
- Extent:
- 1 sheet
- Alternative Title:
- Plan of New Westminster Jail, Jan. 1871
- Geographic Coverage:
- British Columbia and British Columbia--New Westminster
- Coordinates:
- 49.20678, -122.91092 and 53.99983, -125.0032
- 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:
- historical maps and site plans
- Archival Item Identifier:
- National Archives Number: MPG1-655
- Date Digitized:
- 2010-04-22
- Technical Note:
- 600 dpi jpg and Watermarks added to images by KM, JF, and CDW. Metadata by JTP April 30, 2010.