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Province of Nova Scotia (Island of Cape Breton). Sheet no. 17. Geological Survey of Canada ; Fletcher, Hugh. 1884

Province of Nova Scotia (Island of Cape Breton). Sheet no. 17. / Geological Survey of Canada ; Fletcher, Hugh. / 1884
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Full Title: Province of Nova Scotia (Island of Cape Breton). Geological and Natural History Survey of Canada. Alfred R.C. Selwyn, LL.D., F.R.S. &c. Director. 1884. The Burland Lith. Company Montreal. Compiled and drawn by Hugh Fletcher, from plans made by the Admiralty, the Department of Crown Lands, Nova Scotia, and the Geological Survey. To illustrate Reports by Hugh Fletcher, 1879 to 1884. Sheet no. 17.

Author: Geological Survey of Canada ; Fletcher, Hugh.

Date: 1884

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Full David Rumsey Map Collection Catalog Record:

Author: Geological Survey of Canada ; Fletcher, Hugh.

Date: 1884

Short Title: Province of Nova Scotia (Island of Cape Breton). Sheet no. 17.

Publisher: (Ottawa): Geological and Natural History Survey of Canada

Type: Case Map

Object Height cm: 37

Object Width cm: 54

Scale 1: 63,360

Note: Full color. Shows geologic units, mineral deposits, mineral springs, falls, fishing stations, buildings, land holders names, schools, parish and county boundaries, notes, etc. Relief shown by spot heights. The maps index the various geological reports. Rumsey collection maps backed on linen; protected in new blue cloth folding boards with blue cloth slip case 22 x 16.5 cm., stamped with title "Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Geological Survey of Canada, 1884" on spine in gold.

Reference: None found.

State / Province: Nova Scotia

Subject: Geology

Full Title: Province of Nova Scotia (Island of Cape Breton). Geological and Natural History Survey of Canada. Alfred R.C. Selwyn, LL.D., F.R.S. &c. Director. 1884. The Burland Lith. Company Montreal. Compiled and drawn by Hugh Fletcher, from plans made by the Admiralty, the Department of Crown Lands, Nova Scotia, and the Geological Survey. To illustrate Reports by Hugh Fletcher, 1879 to 1884. Sheet no. 17.

List No: 3997.019

Page No: No. 17

Series No: 19

Engraver or Printer: Burland Lith. Company

Published In: Province of Nova Scotia (Island of Cape Breton). Geological and Natural History Survey of Canada. Alfred R.C. Selwyn, LL.D., F.R.S. &c. Director. 1884. The Burland Lith. Company Montreal. Compiled and drawn by Hugh Fletcher, from Plans made by the Admiralty, the Department of Crown Lands, Nova Scotia, and the Geological Survey. To illustrate Reports by Hugh Fletcher, 1879 to 1884.

Publication Author: Geological Survey of Canada ; Fletcher, Hugh.

Publication Date: 1884

Publication Reference: None found.

Publication Note: 24 separate sheets backed on linen showing the geology of Cape Breton Island, as well as very detailed cultural information, including the placement of houses, schools, churches, farms, roads, etc. They were issued to accompany reports by Hugh Fletcher from 1879-1884. Printed in full color. Rumsey Collection copy: maps are protected in new blue cloth folding boards with blue cloth slip case 22x16.5 stamped with the title "Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Geological Survey Of Canada. 1884" on the spine in gold.

Publication List No: 3997.000

Publication Type: Case Map

Publication Maps: 24

Publication Height cm: 41

Publication Width cm: 59

Image No: 3997019

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