A 1719 map of Canada (New France) covering the explored areas of Canada previously featured on Guillaume de l'Isle's former map of 1703. Reproduction published by Stonehouse Publications in St. Catharines, Ontario.
Map showing "The 5 Big Lakes of Canada" by Jacques Nicholas Bellin, Paris, 1764. Bellin produced a maritime atlas containing this map, showing the topography, forts, portages and the Mission Ste. Marie in the Great Lakes area. This map was published by Stonehouse Productions as part of "Charting Our Past" from the Archives of Ontario.
A survey plan map of the Township of Fredericksburg, 1784. Contains names of local property owners and bodies of water. Composed by James Peachy, Lewis Kotte, Henry Holland and Samuel Jaffe. Scale: 40 chains in an inch. Dimensions: 53cm x 39cm.
Map showing the Bay of Quinte to Presqu'ile to the eastern tip of Grande Isle (Wolfe Island) used as a teacher's guide to the area in 1785. The 20th century names are in capital letters as per the Legend.
A copy of an original map by Surveyor General John Collins showing land from Presqu'ile to Kingston in 1785. Scale: 4 miles : 1 inch. Photocopied by the Archives of Canada 10 Jan 1990.
A recopy of the 1787 map of Sidney Township. The original map entitled "Plan of the Township of Sidney in the District of Mecklinburg. Surveyed in 1787 by Lewis Kotts, with the names of the proprietor inserted in the Lots." The recopy was completed by Mrs. Dorothy Ashton in 1981, for the Corby Public Library and Hastings County Historical Society. Scale 40 chains to an inch.
A map of the Township of Thurlow, in 1787. Contains names of local property owners within their respective lots. Surveyed by Deputy Provincial Surveyor Lewis Kotte. Scale: 40 chains : 1 inch.
A map of Sidney Township, specifically the District of Mecklenburg in 1787. Contains information on the plans for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd concessions, as well as property owners. Created by Lewis Kotte, Deputy Provincial Surveyor. Scale: 40 chains to an inch.
A land grant map of the Township of Thurlow, in 1787. Contains names of local property owners within their respective lots and concessions 1-4. Footnotes around the waterfront were added c.1960. Dimensions: 22cm x 28cm.
4 maps showing the Districts of Upper Canada between 1788-1849:
Province of Upper Canada, original districts of 1788 and districts in 1802 (District boundaries 1788, dotted line, District boundaries 1802, solid line)
Province of Upper Canada, original counties, ca. 1793
Map showing townships by the waterfront of the Bay of Quinte and the Mohawk Territory. This area encompasses townships in both Prince Edward and Hastings Counties. Text on map says "District of Nassau." Dated 1790. Map copied from the Archives of Ontario.
Reproduction of a map showing "the Routes Lt. Gov. J. G. Simcoe took on trips" throughout Upper Canada from March 1792 to September 1795. The map was charted by Lt. Gov. Simcoe. A good depiction of the area now referred to as Southern Ontario and his plans for a capital there - "London." This map was published as part of "Charting Our Past" from the Archives of Ontario by Stonehouse Publications.
Poor reproduction of a sketch of Upper Canada to show places designated by Lt. Gov. Simcoe for towns and proposed military roads, circa 1796. The map was published by B. M. Kings.
A copy of an original map by Surveyor General David W. Smith showing several lots of land in Murray Township in the District of Newcastle. Specifically, the map shows Lots 1-5 near the 1st Concession and River Trent. Published by Henry Smith on July 24, 1799.
Reproduction of: "A plan of the organized part of the Provinces of Upper Canada according to a Bill which has passed the two Houses, & reserved for the signification of the Royal Pleasure." Surveyed by J. R. Grant Surveyor General. Circa 1798-1802.
Reproduction of a map showing new settlements, townships, counties etc.in the province of Upper Canada as of April 12, 1800. The total area spans from Quebec to Lake Huron and from Lake Michigan to New Hampshire then south to Pennsylvania in the U.S.A. This was the first printed map of Upper Canada, showing all settlements since 1784. Charted by D. W. Smith, Esq., Surveyor General London and published by W. Faden.
This map was published by Stonehouse Productions as part of "Charting Our Past" from the Archives of Ontario.
A "New Map of Upper & Lower Canada" published December 1, 1807. Scale: British statute 69.5 miles to a degree. Created by John Cary, engraver and map-seller, No. 181 strand, London.
A map of a tract of land known as Lot # 4 in the 1st and 2nd Concessions of the Township of Thurlow in the Midland District of Upper Canada. Part of 428 acres purchased from Mississauga First Nations peoples. The total area was East and West of Moira River extending to the Bay of Quinte. By Grant, Surveyor General's Office York and Jos. Ridout, Surveyor General on September 6th, 1811. Scale: 20 chains to an inch.