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Title: A New Map of Upper & Lower Canada, from the Latest Authorities by John Cary, Engraver. 1807.
Description: Map of Upper and Lower Canada published in 1807, encompassing what is now Ontario and western Québec. Adjacent portions of the United States can also be seen. Areas inhabited by Indigenous communities are labelled. Cities, towns, and bodies of water are named. Mountain ranges are shown pictorially.
Type: Maps
Date: 1807
Identifier: HMC0009
Identifier (PID): yul:1153573

Title: Petermann: Vereinigte Staaten von Nord-Amerika in 6 Blattern, Bl. 2 Stieler's Hand-Atlas No. 82. 1873.
Description: 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.
Type: Maps
Date: 1873
Identifier: WMC0054
Identifier (PID): yul:1153296

Title: 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
Description: 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.
Type: Maps
Date: 1776
Identifier: WMC0055
Identifier (PID): yul:1153553

Title: Partie de l'Amérique septent? qui comprend la Nouvelle France ou le Canada
Description: 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.
Type: Maps
Date: c1799
Identifier: HMC0003
Identifier (PID): yul:1153558

Title: 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.
Description: 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.
Type: Maps
Date: 1794
Identifier: HMC0013
Identifier (PID): yul:1153576

Title: The Arctic Regions, showing the North-West Passage as determined by Cap. R. McClure and other Arctic Voyagers. 1856.
Description: 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.
Type: Maps
Date: 1856
Identifier: HMC0004
Identifier (PID): yul:1153559

Title: Plan of the Tract of Land Purchased from the Mississauga Indians in 1806.
Description: Map shows the subdivisions and purchase of the Indian Reserve on the Credit River, 12 Mile, and 16 Mile Creek. While the purchase took place in 1806, this map was published by the Department of Indian Affairs in 1820. Rivers, creeks, and Lake Ontario are labelled. There is a large compass rose on the right of the map. Some large cities and towns are labelled. Text towards the bottom of the map describes the locations of Indian reserves.
Type: Maps
Date: 22 January 1820
Identifier: HMC0050
Identifier (PID): yul:1153582

Title: Upper Canada by J. Arrowsmith. 1837.
Description: 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).
Type: Maps
Date: 1837
Identifier: HMC0010
Identifier (PID): yul:1153574

Title: United States of America, Southern Part [1809]
Description: 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.
Type: Maps
Date: 1809
Identifier: WMC0049
Identifier (PID): yul:1153288

Title: Atlas of the Dominion. Counties of Middlesex, Elgin, Lambton. Province of Ontario.
Description: Map showing the counties of Middlesex, Elgin, and Lambton in Ontario, showing plots of land, some of them numbered. Cities and towns, counties, railways, rail stations, ports, post offices, First Nations reserves, and bodies of water are labelled.
Type: Maps
Date: 1875
Identifier: HMC0015
Identifier (PID): yul:1153581

Title: British Empire Throughout the World Exhibited in One View
Description: An illustrated map of the British empire as of 1864. British possessions are labelled in bold type and coloured red. There are two tables of British possessions, one in the upper left corner and one in the upper right, that list the square miles and populations of different regions. Illustrations above and below the map itself show residents of British possessions all over the world. Regions, major cities, bodies of water, and geographical features are labelled throughout.
Type: Maps
Date: 1864
Identifier: WMC0026
Identifier (PID): yul:1153161

Title: Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Upper and Lower Canada, and the Other British Possessions in North America. [Sheet 1]
Description: A map of Upper and Lower Canada, with some other British possessions. Major cities, bodies of water including the Great Lakes, and other landmarks are labelled. The locations of some Indigenous communities are noted. Text surround the map describes Upper and Lower Canada, including geography, climate, major towns, and demographics. More such details can be read on Sheet 2 of this map.
Type: Maps
Date: 1823
Identifier: HMC0020
Identifier (PID): yul:1153584

Title: Americae mappa generalis secundum legitimas projectionis stereographicae regulas
Description: Latin map of the Americas. Major cities, bodies of water, oceans, countries and regions are labelled. International borders are outlined. In some areas, the names of Indigenous communities are listed. There is a cartouche in the lower left corner with depictions of Indigenous people and a pot of gold. Relief shown pictorially.
Type: Maps
Date: 1746
Identifier: HMC0017
Identifier (PID): yul:1153578

Title: Le Canada ou partie de la Nouvelle France dans l'Amerique Septentrionale, contenant la Terre de Labrador, la Nouvelle France, les Isles de Terre Neuve, de Nostre Dame, etc. : á l'usage de Monseigneur le Duc de Bourgogne
Description: French map of New France (Québec), Newfoundland and Labrador. Bodies of water are labelled. English and French posts are labelled. Text next to some of the French posts describe efforts to cut off movement of Indigenous people into the area.
Type: Maps
Date: 1696
Identifier: HMC0012
Identifier (PID): yul:1153575

Title: Map showing location and designation of Indian reserves in the North West Territories and the province of Quebec
Description: Consists of the locations and designations of Indian reserves in the North West Territories and the Province of Quebec. This map was an evidentiary exhibit in a case in the Supreme Court of Canada.
Type: Maps
Date: 1930?
Identifier: G/3401/G55/1150/1920
Identifier (PID): yul:1152726