COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Short Title:
Mackinlay's map of the Province of Nova Scotia, including the island of Cape Breton.
Obj Height cm:
78
Obj Width cm:
100
Scale 1:
570,240
Note:
Shows gold districts, mining areas, telegraph stations, post offices, ports of entry, forests, salt springs, etc. Relief shown by hachures. Covers also Prince Edward Island. Includes table of counties with areas and population. A late edition in leather covers, 21x14, stamped in gold "Canadian Government Railways Map of Nova Scotia," and " Intercolonial Railway, Prince Edward Island Railway." The Intercolonial Railway is shown running through Orangedale in Cape Breton to Sydney and the population statistics have been updated to the 1890 census, hence the estimated dated of publication. Map dissected into 32 pieces and mounted on linen and in full, bright color.
Reference:
cf Phillips Maps p. 625 (1865 ed)
Full Title:
Mackinlay's map of the Province of Nova Scotia, including the island of Cape Breton. Compiled from actual & recent surveys. Published By A. & W. Mackinlay, No. 135 & 137 Granville Street, Halifax, N.S. Engraved by G. Philip & Son, Liverpool. Drawn by W.A. Hendry. (1890)
List No:
5076.001
Series No:
2
Pub Date:
1890
Pub Title:
Mackinlay's map of the Province of Nova Scotia, including the island of Cape Breton. Compiled from actual & recent surveys. Published By A. & W. Mackinlay, No. 10 Granville Street, Halifax, N.S. Engraved by G. Philip & Son, Liverpool. Drawn by W.A. Hendry. (1890)
Pub Reference:
cf Phillips Maps p. 625 (1865 ed)
Pub Note:
A late edition in leather covers, 21x14, stamped in gold "Canadian Government Railways Map of Nova Scotia," and " Intercolonial Railway, Prince Edward Island Railway." The Intercolonial Railway is shown running through Orangedale in Cape Breton to Sydney and the population statistics have been updated to the 1890 census, hence the estimated dated of publication. Map dissected into 32 pieces and mounted on linen and in full, bright color.
Pub List No:
5076.000
Pub Height cm:
78
Pub Width cm:
100
Image No:
5076001
Institution:
Rumsey Collection
Ownership Statement:
Copyright 2000
Publisher Location:
Halifax
Publisher:
A. & W. Mackinlay.
Type:
Case Map
State/Province:
Nova Scotia
State/Province:
Prince Edward Island
Region:
Cape Breton Island
Engraver or Printer:
Hendry, W. A.
Engraver or Printer:
Philip, George & Son Ltd.
Publication Author:
Mackinlay, A. & W.
Pub Type:
Case Map
Author:
Mackinlay, A. & W.
Date:
1890
Mackinlay's map of the Province of Nova Scotia, including the island of Cape Breton.
