New Atlas of the Dominion of Canada — Counties of Cumberland, Colchester, Pictou, Antigonish, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Invernes

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The map shows Prince Edward Island and part of Nova Scotia, including all of Cape Breton. The provinces' counties are coloured and labelled in uppercase lettering. A legend explains the symbols that represent post offices; post offices with money order offices; post offices with money order offices and P. O. savings banks; telegraph stations; ports of entry; railways completed; railways in progress; distances between towns over post roads; gold mines; and coal mines. Elevation is shown with hachures. Latitude and longitude (west from Greenwich) are shown. The map has page numbers at the top corners. James W. Macnutt Collection.

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Title: New Atlas of the Dominion of Canada — Counties of Cumberland, Colchester, Pictou, Antigonish, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Inverness, Cape Breton, Victoria, Richmond, Cape Breton; Prince, Queens, Kings, Prince Edward Island
PEI Museum Number: HF.96.1.30
Type of Map: topographic maps
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Date: c 1875
Publisher: Meacham Publishing Co.
Extent: 1 map: col.; 61.8 x 41.6 cm. [from measurements provided on the back of the item]
Physical Description: Engraved map on paper, framed, under glass.
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Subject(s): Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island
Use and Reproduction: This material is provided for research, education, and private use only. For all other uses, please contact the Prince Edward Island Museum and Heritage Foundation. All responsibilities for copyright are the responsibility of the user.
Physical Location: Prince Edward Island Museum and Heritage Foundation
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Historic Maps of Prince Edward Island

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New Atlas of the Dominion of Canada — Counties of Cumberland, Colchester, Pictou, Antigonish, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; Invernes

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