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Title
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Petermann: Vereinigte Staaten von Nord-Amerika in 6 Blattern, Bl. 2 Stieler's Hand-Atlas No. 82. 1873.
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Description
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A map of the Midwestern United States from the German atlas Hand Atlas Uber Alle Theile Der Erde Und Uber Das Weltgebaude, published in 1873. The title and attribution is in German but most of the map itself is in English. Cities, towns and bodies of water are labelled throughout. Elevations are marked with hachures. The maps notes where Indigenous people reside and many reserves are outlined. Indigenous peoples represented on the map include the Omaha, Pawnee, Dakota, Otoe, Missouri, Yankton, and Winnebago/Ho Chunk peoples.
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Type
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Maps
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Date
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1873
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Identifier
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WMC0054
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Identifier (PID)
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yul:1153296
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Title
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A New Map of the Province of Quebec according to the Royal Proclamation of the 7th of October 1763 from the French Surveys connected with those made after the War by Captain Carver, and Other Officers in His Majesty's Service
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Description
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Map of the Province of Quebec in 1776, after the French and Indian War. Cities, towns, bodies of water and other geographic features labelled throughout. Indigenous communities are noted, including the Nipissing First Nation and members of the Ottawa, Algonquin, and Abenaki peoples (sometimes noted by the names of regional subgroups). Relief shown pictorially. There are four inset maps in the upper left, including two of the Montreal area, Québec City, and the course of the St. Lawrence River.
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Type
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Maps
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Date
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1776
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Identifier
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WMC0055
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Identifier (PID)
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yul:1153553
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Title
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Partie de l'Amérique septent? qui comprend la Nouvelle France ou le Canada
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Description
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French map of New France and Atlantic Canada, published around 1799. Some of Ontario (including Lake Ontario) is visible, as is some of New England. Cities, towns, provinces, territories, regions, and bodies of water are named. An inset map in the lower left shows the Great Lakes. The locations of Indigenous communities are noted throughout the map, including the Iroquois, Inuit, Wyandot, Oneida, Algonquin, and Montagnais peoples (may be listed on the map by sub-group names or incorrect names). Relief shown pictorially.
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Type
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Maps
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Date
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c1799
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Identifier
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HMC0003
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Identifier (PID)
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yul:1153558
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Title
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Dominion of Canada and Newfoundland
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Description
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This map, which was published by Rand McNally & Co. in 1893 and 1898, shows the political divisions of Canada as they existed after Confederation, including boundary changes up to the Act of 1889, and is the fourth of the series of maps published by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in recognition of Canada's Centennial of Confederation.
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Type
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Maps
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Date
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1967
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Identifier
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G_3401_S5_11404_1889
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Identifier (PID)
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yul:1152747
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Title
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A New and Correct map of the British Colonies in North America comprehending Eastern Canada with the Province of Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and the Government of Newfoundland with the Adjacent States of New England, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. 1794.
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Description
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Map of British colonies in North America in 1794, including Québec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland. Much of the Northeastern United States can also be seen. Towns, cities and bodies of water are labelled. International, provincial, and state borders are outlined. The locations of Indigenous communities are marked throughout.
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Type
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Maps
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Date
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1794
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Identifier
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HMC0013
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Identifier (PID)
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yul:1153576
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Title
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The Arctic Regions, showing the North-West Passage as determined by Cap. R. McClure and other Arctic Voyagers. 1856.
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Description
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Two maps of arctic regions published in 1856 on a single sheet as part of The Royal Illustrated Atlas of Modern Geography. The arctic circle is shown in the lower of two maps, while the upper map shows the Parry Islands in what is now the Northwest Territories of Canada. Surrounding these two maps there are illustrations of arctic scenes and people, including Inuit, walruses, polar bears, and the HMS Terror. Bodies of water, islands, and harbours are labelled throughout. The former resting place of the HMS Resolute can be seen in the upper map.
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Type
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Maps
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Date
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1856
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Identifier
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HMC0004
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Identifier (PID)
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yul:1153559
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Title
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Canada, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia by Sidney Hall
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Description
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British map from 1830 showing Canada, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Cities, towns and bodies of water are labelled. Regional districts are outlined. The province of Lower Canada is outlined in green, while other provinces and territories are coloured red. Northeastern and midwestern parts of the United States can be seen, but with much less detail. Published as part of A new general atlas.
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Type
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Maps
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Date
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1830
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Identifier
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HMC0016
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Identifier (PID)
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yul:1153577
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Title
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Upper Canada by J. Arrowsmith. 1837.
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Description
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Map of Upper published in 1837, encompassing what is now Ontario and western Québec. The American states of New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Ohio, West Virginia, Massachusetts, and Vermont can also be seen. Areas inhabited by Indigenous communities are labelled. Cities, towns, and bodies of water are named. Mountain ranges are shown with hachures. Part of the atlas titled The London atlas of universal geography, exhibiting the physical & political divisions of the various countries of the World, constructed from original materials (see Note).
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Type
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Maps
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Date
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1837
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Identifier
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HMC0010
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Identifier (PID)
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yul:1153574
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Title
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Amerique Historique, Physique et Politique Actuelle [1825]
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Description
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Map of North and South America, originally printed as part of the atlas titled Atlas historique, genealogique, chronologique et geographique de A. LeSage (Comte de Las Cases) in 1825. Text surrounding the map provides description of geographic characteristics, communications by sea and river, and history. There is particular focus on the history of explorers, including Lewis & Clark, Columbus, Cortez, and Pizarro (with their travel routes outlined on the map itself). Major cities, bodies of water are labelled. There are notes throughout the map pointing out various features. National boundaries are denoted by the countries being filled in with different colours. The short-lived country of the United Provinces of the Rio de la Plata can be seen in South America. Table in the lower left corner provides descriptions of the government, physical terrain, history of colonization, agriculture and natural resources, and characteristics of the natural landscape of the countries on the map.
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Type
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Maps
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Date
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1825
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Identifier
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WMC0050
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Identifier (PID)
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yul:1153293
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Title
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United States of America, Southern Part [1809]
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Description
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A map of the southeastern United States published in 1809, including areas that are today known as the states of Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Virginia,Tennessee, Arkansas, and Missouri. Some parts of Maryland, Delaware and Illinois are also visible. Indigenous communities are noted, including the Chickasaw, Creek, Seminole, and Apalachee peoples. State boundaries are outlined where they existed at the time. Cities, towns, and bodies of water are labelled. Mountains shown with hachures.
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Type
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Maps
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Date
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1809
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Identifier
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WMC0049
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Identifier (PID)
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yul:1153288
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Title
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Lower Canada &c by J. Arrowsmith. [1834]
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Description
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A map of Lower Canada as of 1834, including Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton, and part of Québec. Newfoundland can be seen in an inset map on the lower right. Nearby American states are also visible. Towns, cities and bodies of water are labelled. International, provincial and state boundaries are outlined. Mountains are drawn with hachures.
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Type
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Maps
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Date
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1834
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Identifier
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WMC0047
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Identifier (PID)
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yul:1153248
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Title
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United States. Published by D. Lizars, Edinburgh. [c1831]
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Description
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Map of the United States created by Daniel Lizars around 1831, showing the states and territories that existed at that time. Cities, towns and bodies of water are labelled. States and territories are filled in with different colours. Relief shown by hachures.
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Type
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Maps
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Date
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c1831
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Identifier
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WMC0046
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Identifier (PID)
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yul:1153247
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Title
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Territory of Minnesota by Prof. H.D. Rogers & A. Keith Johnston. 1857.
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Description
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Map of the territory of Minnesota in 1857. Proposed railway lines are drawn in purple. Cities, towns and bodies of water are labelled. Notes can be read throughout on water quality in various bodies of water. Smaller regions outlined in red. Elevations marked with hachures. Part of the atlas Atlas Of The United States Of North America, Canada, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Mexico, Central America, Cuba, And Jamaica. On A Uniform Scale. From The Most Recent State Documents, Marine Surveys, And Unpublished Materials. With Plans Of The Principal Cities And Sea-Ports, And An Introductory Essay On The Physical Geography, Products, And Resources Of North America. By Professor Henry Darwin Rogers, Of Boston, U.S., And A. Keith Johnston, F.R.S.E., F.R.G.S., F.G.S., Geographer To The Queen. London: Edward Stanford, 6, Charing Cross, S.W.
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Type
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Maps
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Date
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1857
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Identifier
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WMC0045
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Identifier (PID)
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yul:1153246
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Title
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The World on Mercator's Projection by James Wyld, geographer to the Queen. 1843.
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Description
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A world map made by geographer to the Queen James Wyld in 1843. Major cities, towns and bodies of water are labelled. International boundaries are marked and different countries outlined in various colours. Mountain ranges are denoted with hachures. Highlights include the Canadian Arctic, Russian America (now called Alaska), the Republic of Texas, South Australia, and Hong Kong.
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Type
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Maps
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Date
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1843
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Identifier
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WMC0041
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Identifier (PID)
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yul:1153244
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Title
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North America by Keith Johnston [c1861]
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Description
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A map of North America including Canada, the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean, produced around 1861. Cities, towns, rivers and other bodies of water are labelled. State, provincial and international boundaries are outlined, and state/provincial capitals are marked. Mountain ranges are marked with hachures.
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Type
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Maps
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Date
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c1861
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Identifier
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WMC0031
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Identifier (PID)
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yul:1153169
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Title
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Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of South Carolina No. 24.
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Description
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A map of South Carolina from the Complete Historical, Chronological, and Geographical American Atlas, published around 1823. See the appendix to this map, also in this collection. Cities and towns, major thoroughfares, bodies of water, islands and other geographical characteristics are labelled. Districts are labelled, outlined, and distinguished by different colours. Lists at the bottom show the populations of cities and districts throughout the state, with populations divides into the categories of "Whites," "Slaves," "Free Blacks," and the grand total. Notes around the perimeter of the map describe details such as terrain and soil, climate, and government structure. Sites of battles and sieges are indicted with red flags on the map and listed on the accompanying appendix.
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Type
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Maps
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Date
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c1823
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Identifier
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WMC0043
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Identifier (PID)
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yul:1153167
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Title
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Map of Quebec in counties
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Description
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Map of Québec as of 1872 or 1874. Counties are outlined and filled in with multiple colours. Towns, cities, and bodies of water are named. Unlabeled routes appear to be rail lines. Mountain ranged are denoted by hatched lines. An inset in the lower right show the Montreal area.
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Type
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Maps
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Date
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c1872
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Identifier
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3480/-/2080/[1874?]
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Identifier (PID)
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yul:1153117
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Title
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New quick reference map of the province of Quebec
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Description
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Map of Québec issued by the The Standard newspaper of Montreal. Divided into counties that are filled in with various colours. Cities and towns are labelled, and bodies of water are outlined. Then-current railway networks are outlined, as are railroad surveys. Inset maps in the upper left show northeastern Québec and the Montreal area. Inset map on the lower right shows southwestern Québec. Beginning in the far upper left corner, and continuing throughout the edges of the map, there is an index of cities, towns and villages of the province with their location on the map itself.
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Type
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Maps
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Date
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1901
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Identifier
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3480/-/1600/1901
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Identifier (PID)
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yul:1153115
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Title
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Government map of part of the Dominion of Canada, embracing the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, &c
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Description
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Detailed map of the Dominion of Canada as of 1877. Contains place names, county boundaries, bodies of water, rail lines, ferry/steamship routes, proposed travel routes, settlements, and Indigenous villages. Some mountains outlined with topographic hash marks. Inset lists the names of rail stations, organized by route.
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Type
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Maps
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Date
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1877
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Identifier
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G/3400/1800/1877
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Identifier (PID)
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yul:1152849
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Title
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Map of Ontario and Quebec [1905]
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Description
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A map of Ontario and Quebec issued by the Minister of Agriculture in 1905. Includes railway routes, ferry or steamship routes, bodies of water, towns and cities. Counties in Ontario and Quebec are outlined with hashed lines.
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Type
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Maps
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Date
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1905
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Identifier
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G/3475/4600/1905
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Identifier (PID)
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yul:1152848
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Title
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Map of Ontario and Quebec [1900]
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Description
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A map of Ontario and Quebec issued by the Minister of Agriculture in 1900. Includes railway routes, ferry or steamship routes, bodies of water, towns and cities. Counties in Ontario and Quebec are outlined with hashed lines.
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Type
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Maps
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Date
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1900
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Identifier
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G/3475/4600/1900
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Identifier (PID)
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yul:1152844
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Title
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McMillan's map of New Brunswick, 1867
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Description
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A map of New Brunswick in 1867. Counties are outlined and filled in with different colours. Roads and railways (completed, proposed, and in the process of construction) are noted with different lines, the guide to which can be found towards the bottom of the map. There are two insets, in the top right and bottom right corners, respectively. One shows the city and harbour of St John, while the other shows the city of Fredericton.
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Type
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Maps
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Date
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1867
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Identifier
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G/3440/506/1867
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Identifier (PID)
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yul:1152800