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Title: Humber Valley watershed
Description: A map of the Humber Valley Watershed published in 1953 according to Ontario's Conservation Authorities Act of 1948. Map shows rivers, tributaries, and lakes from Swansea (southwest of Toronto), northwest into Dufferin county and northeast into Whitchurch township within York county. Cities, towns, highways, and rail lines are named. County and township boundaries are outlined.
Type: Maps
Date: 1953
Identifier: G/3524/T6056 C3/75/1948
Identifier (PID): yul:1152875

Title: Town of Gravenhurst : sanitary sewers, general plan
Description: Base map of Gravenhurst with added details for sewers, their depth, soil types, sewer treatment plants and lines, and general notes.
Type: Maps
Date: December 1963
Identifier: G/3524/G77 N7/2/1963
Identifier (PID): yul:1152311

Title: The City of Hamilton and vicinity : federal electoral districts, The Representation Act, 1952
Description: Base map of Hamilton, Ontario, with outline of city, missing an outline of separate Hamilton East and Hamilton West electoral districts of the time. Map shows streets, factories, businesses, hospitals, utilities, railway lines, waterways, and schools.
Type: Maps
Date: 1952
Identifier: G/3524/H32 A1/14/1952
Identifier (PID): yul:1152286

Title: Chart showing quick flashing lights on the Atlantic coast of Canada
Description: Map showing where along the Atlantic coast of Canada lighthouses were installed during the 1908-1909 fiscal year, and areas where lighthouse installations were planned for the 1909-1910 fiscal year. A radiating light symbol denotes 1908-1909 installations, while the same symbol with a circle around it shows where more lighthouses were planned for 1909-1910.
Type: Maps
Date: 1908-1910
Identifier: G/3411/P56/3000/1908-1910
Identifier (PID): yul:1152749

Title: British possessions in North America from Mr. Arrowsmith's Map of North America
Description: Map of Northern portion of North America, with little detail outside of colonies in Eastern North America. Showing broad highlights of separation between British and U.S. territories, mountain ranges, lakes and rivers, and some place names and anglo names for indigenous people.
Type: Maps
Date: 15 July 1814
Identifier: WMC0028
Identifier (PID): yul:1152483

Title: Map of part of Manitoba and the Canadian North-West Territories : Alberta, Assiniboia and Saskatchewan shewing system of land survey and the lines of the Canadian Pacific Railway
Description: Survey map of Canadian Pacific Railway Company lines through Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Railway routes are outlined and the stations along them named. First Nations reserves are marked throughout with "I.R." for "Indian Reserve." Bodies of water are named.
Type: Maps
Date: 1890
Identifier: HMC0006
Identifier (PID): yul:1153570

Title: Excise Inland revenue map of Eastern Canada, 1884
Description: Excise map of Great Lakes, St. Lawrence River, and Gulf of St. Lawrence regions. Counties are outlined. Cities, towns, canals, lakes and other bodies of water are named.
Type: Maps
Date: 1884
Identifier: HMC0005
Identifier (PID): yul:1153568

Title: Map of the province of Québec [shows timber reserves licenses]
Description: A bilingual map of Québec showing timber reserve licenses in 1907. Instead of a legend, explanations of various notations can be read on the upper and lower edges of the map. They include colour coding and symbols for forest reserves, licenses to cut timber, available rapids and waterfalls. Railways are marked. Districts surrounding Montreal are numbered. Cities, towns and bodies of water are labelled throughout.
Type: Maps
Date: 1907
Identifier: 3480/-/3168/1907
Identifier (PID): yul:1153123

Title: Québec: census divisions, 1966 census
Description: A map of the province of Québec, issued by the Government of Canada with information from the 1966 census. A legend in the upper right corner denotes federal and provincial capitals, and marks cities and towns with different letter sizes and fonts according to population ranges. Mountains are labelled with elevations and bodies of water are labelled throughout.
Type: Maps
Date: 1966
Identifier: 3481/E21/2000/1966
Identifier (PID): yul:1153122

Title: Indian reserves, settlements and population centres in Québec
Description: Federal government map showing the locations of First Nations communities in Québec in 1968. The legend in the upper right corner shows different markings denoting, Indian Reserves, Indian Settlements, and Indian Population Centres. County and provincial boundaries are marked. Cities, towns, bodies of water, islands and other features are labelled throughout.
Type: Maps
Date: 1968
Identifier: 3481/G55/2000/1968
Identifier (PID): yul:1153120

Title: Mining activities north of 50th parallel
Description: A bilingual map showing mining claims in Québec in 1967. A legend in the bottom right shows symbols for airbases, mining claims, and mineral exploration licenses. Individual extraction companies are numbered with an index in the upper right of the map. Cities, towns, bodies of water, and railways are marked throughout.
Type: Maps
Date: 1967
Identifier: 3481/H1/9000/1967
Identifier (PID): yul:1153118

Title: Map of the Province of Ontario, Dominion of Canada [1944]
Description: Map of Ontario with counties outlined in orange and information compiled from the 1941 census. Highways and steamship routes are outlined according to the legend in the lower left corner, while railroads are marked throughout. Inset in the upper right lists cities with their county/district location, population, and location on the map. Towns and villages are listed with their county/district and map location only. Inset in the upper left corner shows the coverage of larger scale maps and their prices for purchase from the province. Towns, cities, bodies of water, provincial parks and other features are labelled throughout.
Type: Maps
Date: 1944
Identifier: G/3500/2217/1944
Identifier (PID): yul:1153107

Title: Map of the Province of Ontario, Dominion of Canada [1932]
Description: Map of Ontario with counties outlined in orange and information compiled from the 1931 census. Highways and steamship routes are outlined according to the legend in the lower left corner, while railroads are marked throughout. Inset in the upper right lists cities with their county/district location, population, and location on the map. Towns and villages are listed with their county/district and map location only. Inset in the upper left corner shows the coverage of larger scale maps and their prices for purchase from the province. Towns, cities, bodies of water, provincial parks and other features are labelled throughout.
Type: Maps
Date: 1932
Identifier: G/3500/2217/1932
Identifier (PID): yul:1153106

Title: The Province of Ontario [1958]
Description: A map of the Province of Ontario in 1958 with counties outlined in yellow. A small legend toward the upper right denotes railways, highways, trading posts, and provincial parks. An index in the bottom left corner lists cities, towns, and villages with their population in the 1956 census and their regional map number, presumably for the purpose of requesting that particular map from the province. Another index in the bottom right corner lists Department of Lands & Forests administration offices, provincial parks, and improvement districts. Cities, towns and bodies of water are labelled throughout.
Type: Maps
Date: 1958
Identifier: G/3500/2027/1958
Identifier (PID): yul:1153104

Title: Ontario census divisions – 1966 census
Description: This map divides Ontario cities and towns by population density for the purpose of census divisions. A legend in the bottom left corner shows the fonts and symbols that indicate different population densities and capital cities. County boundaries are outlined, as are provincial parks and First Nations reserves. Bodies of water and geographic areas like districts are labelled.
Type: Maps
Date: 1962
Identifier: G/3500/2000/1966
Identifier (PID): yul:1153103

Title: The Province of Ontario, Canada [showing watersheds northern Ontario]
Description: A map of the Province of Ontario in 1958 with added colour outlines of watersheds in northern Ontario. A small legend toward the upper right denotes railways, highways, trading posts, and provincial parks. An index in the bottom left corner lists cities, towns, and villages with their population in the 1956 census and their regional map number, presumably for the purpose of requesting that particular map from the province. Another index in the bottom right corner lists Department of Lands & Forests administration offices, provincial parks, and improvement districts. Cities, towns and bodies of water are labelled throughout.
Type: Maps
Date: 1958
Identifier: G/3511/C3/2027/1958
Identifier (PID): yul:1153094

Title: Planning areas, 1967
Description: Map outlining municipal planning areas in 1967. A legend on the left side of the map towards the bottom uses lines and shading to denote whether planning areas are joint, subsidiary, or single independent. An index on the lower right lists individual cities and towns, noting type of planning area by how the town name is printed.
Type: Maps
Date: 1967
Identifier: G/3501/G45/1013/1967
Identifier (PID): yul:1153092

Title: Proposed provincial electoral districts: to accompany the Report of the Redistribution Committee 1964-65
Description: Map of proposed provincial electoral districts, created for a report of the redistribution committee for 1964-1965. Legend on the left side of the map divides cities and towns into population brackets. Geographic boundaries, railways, First Nations reserves, provincial parks, and elevations are noted in the legend. Areas highlighted in red are covered in more detail in inset maps.
Type: Maps
Date: 1965
Identifier: G/3501/F93/506/1964-1965
Identifier (PID): yul:1153080

Title: Provincial electoral districts [1967]
Description: An electoral map of the Province of Ontario as of 1967. Legend on the left side of the map divides cities and towns into population brackets. Geographic boundaries, railways, First Nations reserves, provincial parks, and elevations are noted in the legend. Areas highlighted in red are covered in more detail in inset maps.
Type: Maps
Date: 1967
Identifier: G/3501/F93/506/1967
Identifier (PID): yul:1153079

Title: Provincial electoral districts: according to The Representation act, 1966 (33A)
Description: An electoral map of the Province of Ontario as of 1966. Legend on the left side of the map divides cities and towns into population brackets. Geographic boundaries, railways, First Nations reserves, provincial parks, and elevations are noted in the legend. Areas highlighted in red are covered in more detail in inset maps.
Type: Maps
Date: 1966
Identifier: G/3501/F93/506/1966
Identifier (PID): yul:1153078

Title: Electoral map of the Province of Ontario : map no. 33a [1955]
Description: An electoral map of the Province of Ontario as of 1955. Legend on the left side of the map provides details about different municipalities, boundaries, and landmarks. Three inset maps show Essex South, Metropolitan Toronto, and electoral districts north of Lake Superior.
Type: Maps
Date: 1955
Identifier: G/3501/F93/506/1955
Identifier (PID): yul:1153077

Title: Geographical townships in the Province of Ontario
Description: A map showing municipalities in the Province of Ontario as of 1959. A legend at the bottom right uses different fonts and line patterns to distinguish townships, cities, towns, villages and geographic boundaries. Railways are marked and large bodies of water are named. Map inset shows the northern part of the district of Kenora.
Type: Maps
Date: 1959
Identifier: G/3501/F76/1267/1959
Identifier (PID): yul:1152886

Title: Map No. 42a showing townships in the Province of Ontario
Description: A map showing municipalities in the Province of Ontario as of 1942. A legend at the bottom left uses different fonts and line patterns to distinguish districts/counties, townships, cities, towns, and geographic boundaries. Railways are marked and large bodies of water are named.
Type: Maps
Date: 1942
Identifier: G/3501/F76/1267/1942
Identifier (PID): yul:1152883

Title: Proposed C.N.R. yard and access lines
Description: Map showing proposed Canadian National Railway (CNR) routes and access lines in the Toronto area as of 1959. Yard and access routes are marked in red. CNR routes are named, as are highways, cities, and townships. Municipal and township boundaries are outlined.
Type: Maps
Date: 1959
Identifier: G/3524/T6 P3/126/1959
Identifier (PID): yul:1152874

Title: Relief map of the Dominion of Canada
Description: Relief map of the Dominion of Canada as of 1904. Elevation is indicated by colour, according to a key in the lower left of the map. Cities, towns, mountain ranges, and bodies of water are named. International and provincial boundaries are marked.
Type: Maps
Date: 1904
Identifier: G/3401/C2/6336/1904
Identifier (PID): yul:1152868

Title: Map of the Dominion of Canada indicating natural resources, transportation, and trade routes
Description: Consists of transit routes for trade and industry throughout the Dominion of Canada, into the United States, and abroad. Shipping by boat is indicated with red, hashed lines, while locomotive travel is indicated by crossed lines resembling train tracks. Major industries of a particular area are noted in red, capitalized words. Diagrams on the lower left compare each province/territory's contribution to different industries.
Type: Maps
Date: 1921
Identifier: G/3401/G3/6336/1921
Identifier (PID): yul:1152724

Title: Province of Québec [county boundaries]
Description: A bilingual map of the province of Québec as of 1963. Counties are outlined and filled in with multiple colours. A legend in the bottom right of the map provides symbols and marks for county boundaries, railway lines, coastal service and ferries, and airports divided by the size of aircraft they accommodate and if they are serviced by commercial carriers. Major cities and bodies of water are named throughout. A small-scale inset map in the upper left corner shows Québec situated within North America.
Type: Maps
Date: 1963
Identifier: 3481/F8/3300/1963
Identifier (PID): yul:1153121

Title: Privately owned vacant lands. City of London
Description: Map of London, Ontario, showing owners of different lots and subdivisions, primarily on the outskirts of the city.
Type: Maps
Date: 1968
Identifier: G/3524/L6 G422/24/1968
Identifier (PID): yul:1152267

Title: London traffic study - 1963 : origin - destination zone plan
Description: Map of London, Ontario with demarcated zones and associated numbers. An index or explanation of the zones or numbers is not included.
Type: Maps
Date: 9 July 1963
Identifier: G/3524/L6 P21/25/1963
Identifier (PID): yul:1152250

Title: The Regional Municipality of York : polling subdivisions map
Description: Base map of York Region with overlay of different polling areas, likely for municipal elections. Shows populations divided by lower tier municipalities, residents, non-residents, and institutional.
Type: Maps
Date: 1967
Identifier: G/3523/Y6 F9/126/1967
Identifier (PID): yul:1152445