Item M400-2226 - An Accurate Map of Canada with the adjacent Countries

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CA ON00156 M/M400-2226

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An Accurate Map of Canada with the adjacent Countries

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  • 1761 (Creation)

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1 paper sheet (39 x 31cm)

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(1907-1993)

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The Department of Mines of Canada was created in 1907.
Later, in 1936, it was reorganized as the Department of Mines and Resources.
In 1966, the department took on the role of energy development to become the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources.
In 1993, it merged with the Department of Forestry to become the Department of Natural Resources.

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Donated by Gerry Boyce.

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A reproduction by the Canadian Department of Energy, Mines and Resources of "An Accurate Map of Canada with the adjacent Countries Exhibiting the late Seat of War between the English & French in those parts." Original map was issued in 1761 at London. Includes the areas named; New South Wales, New Britain, Canada, south Louisiana, Virginia, "Pennsilvania," New York and New England. The names and location of Indigenous peoples are also featured on the map.

Donated by Gerry Boyce.

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Photographed and available online at https://www.flickr.com/photos/cabhc/48519547322/

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