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“New Names at Least Can Hide the Truth” - article 1966

File contains a newspaper clipping from 1966 about changing the name of geographic features between Belleville and Trenton in order to help remove bigotry in Canada; these sites were given names considered offensive today and have “no place in the geographic nomenclature. The article discusses a letter signed by J. Keith Fraser, executive secretary, Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographic Names, Geographical Branch, Department of Mines and Technical Surveys, Ottawa.

A New Map of Upper & Lower Canada

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.

Cary, John

Aerial View of Belleville Harbour

A reproduction of an aerial view photograph of the Belleville Harbour at the mouth of the Moira River in Belleville, Ontario. The photograph includes oil tanks, coal piles and trains. Circa 1933.

Donated by Bruce Polmanter.

Aerial View of Quinte Cruising Waters

A reproduction of a pre-1949 aerial view photo located in a tourism advertisement book. The booklet advertises Quinte's cruising waters extending from Trenton to Adolphus Reach.

Ontario. Department of Lands and Forests

Air Surveys of Belleville, Ontario

All air surveys were completed in 1979 and published in 1982. Scale 1; 10,000. By the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Map base by Survey and Mapping Branch, Air Photography.

1) M470-2690. Belleville, Sheet # 1, 10-18-3050-48900 showing areas of; Belleville and surrounding area, from the Bay of Quinte to near Hwy 401. The sheet includes both sides of Wallbridge Loyalist Road and both sides of the River Moira.

2) M470-2691. Belleville, Sheet # 2, 10-18-3050-48950 showing areas of; Belleville, Hwy 401, Cannifton, Corbyville, and Northerly along the Moira River to Concession 5.

3) M470-2692. Belleville, Sheet # 3, 10-18-3100-48900 showing areas of; East Belleville to both sides of Blessington Creek and Northerly from Bay of Quinte to CN Railway.

4) M470-2693. Belleville, Sheet # 4, 10-18-3100-48950 showing areas of; North section of Belleville, North of CNR and North of Hwy 401 including part of Concession 4. The Belleville Airfield is in the South East corner of the map.

Ontario. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Air Surveys of Hastings County, Ontario

All air surveys were published in 1982. Scale 1; 10,000. By the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Map base by Survey and Mapping Branch, Air Photography.

1) M470-2622. Rawdon Township Map # 10-18-2900-49050 showing areas of; the South West area of Rawdon Township, Concession 1 & 2 and Marsh Creek Watershed, Anson (Station) on the C. N. R. and part of Sidney Township, Concession 8.

2) M470-2623. Sidney Township, Map # 10-18-2900-49000 showing areas of; the Northwest area of Sidney Township being Trent River and Canal System including Wilson Island, Glen Ross, Richardson Cove, Heagles Island and South to Concession 6, Township of Sidney.

3) M470-2624. Sidney Township, Map # 10-18-2950-49000 showing areas of; Sidney Township, Concession 6, 7 and 8, Lots # 16 to 26, including part of Rawdon Creek, Oak Lake, Stirling Airfield..

4) M470-2625. Stirling, Map # 10-18-2950-4905 showing areas of; the Village of Stirling and surrounding area of Sidney & Rawdon Townships.

Ontario. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Air Surveys of Stirling, Ontario

All air surveys were completed in 1984 and published in 1985. Scale 1 inch = 2000 feet. By the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Map base by Survey and Mapping Branch, Air Photography.

1) M470-2683. Stirling, Sheet # 1, 02-18-2960-49060 showing areas of; the Village of Stirling, Sidney Township Lot # 20, Concession 9, with Rawdon Creek along the Westerly section of the map.

2) M470-2684. Stirling, Sheet # 2, 02-018-2950-49070 showing areas of; the Village of Stirling, Lots # 18, 19, 20 Concession 9 of Sidney Township and Lots # 14, 13, 12 Concession 1, Rawdon Township.

3) M470-2685. Stirling, Sheet # 3A, 02-18-2960-49070 showing areas of; the Village of Stirling, Lots # 21, 22, 23 Concession 9, Sidney Township, Lot # 12 Concession 1, Rawdon Township. Also, the Mill Pond of Rawdon Creek on Lot # 10 & 11, Concession 1, Rawdon Township.

4) M470-2686. Stirling, Sheet # 3B, 02-18-2960-49070 showing areas of; the Village of Stirling, Lots # 21, 22, 23 Concession 9, Sidney Township, Lot # 12 Concession 1, Rawdon Township. Also, the Mill Pond of Rawdon Creek on Lot # 10 & 11, Concession 1, Rawdon Township.

5) M470-2687. Stirling, Sheet # 4, 02-18-2970-49070 showing areas of; the Village of Stirling and Sidney Township.

6) M470-2688. Stirling, Sheet # 5, 02-18-2960-49080 showing areas of; the Village of Stirling and Rawdon Township; Lots # 12, 11, 10 Concession 1.

7) M470-2689. Stirling, Sheet # 6, 02-18-2970-49080 showing areas of; the Village of Stirling and Rawdon Creek.

Ontario. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Belleville and Bay of Quinte depth chart

Reproduction made in 1976 of an 1875 map of the Belleville Harbour in Bay of Quinte. The map features major streets, buildings and depth readings of travelled waters. Surveyed by F. M. Hamel, C.E. Drawn by J. M. Faga. Scale: 1:6000.

Hamel, F. M., C.E.

Bird's Eye View Map of Belleville

Reproduction by the Hastings County Historical Society of an 1874 Bird's Eye View of Belleville, Ontario, showing buildings that existed at that time.

The original map was drawn by Herman Brosius and printed by Charles Sober & Co. of Chicago.

Booklet "Over the Hills of Hastings"

This file contains a booklet titled "Over the Hills of Hastings" published in 1923 with the intent to bring attention to the advantages of Hastings County. It contains a brief history of the county, also featuring natural resources in the area, a description of the townships within the county and of Belleville and includes a map of Hasting County .

Canada Mines and Technical Surveys

"Canada Mines and Technical Surveys" covering area in Ontario and Southwestern Quebec. Published 1954. Scale: 50 miles to 1 inch.

Canada. Department of Energy, Mines and Resources

Champlain Map of 1616

The original map is a tracing of the printed map by Samuel de Champlain from "Les Voyages" in 1613. In the 1616 map, more additions were made to the north and south due to increased colonization. It shows Lake Ontario, here called Lac St. Louis today is known as Georgian Bay, Lake Huron and the Great Lakes.

The map was purchased by John Carter Brown Library, July 1953. The library had received it from Arthur Rau, an antique bookseller in Paris. Reproduced by the Meriden Gravure Society in 1956.

Champlain Society

City of Belleville Aerial photographs 1980

  • CA ON00156 M/M440-2811, 2812, 2815-2820
  • Item
  • 1978-1980
  • Part of Map collection

Scale 1= 10000.

1) M440-2811. Belleville, Aerial Photo Map # TD29121Z. Photo showing Belleville east city limits to Murray Township Lot # 8, and north from 1st Concession to Hwy 401 Corridor. Dated July 20, 1978.

2) M440-2812. Belleville, Aerial Map # 808/14/1/6. Photo showing City of Belleville, Bay Bridge Road, Dundas West Road, Four Seasons Hotel, Zwicks Park, and Albert College. Dated 1980.

3) M440-2815. Belleville, West, Aerial Photo # 78-4411/16/191. Photo showing Dundas St. West and Belleville & St. James Cemeteries, Marshall Road, West Bridge St. & Highland Ave. Circa 1978-80.

4) M440-2816. Belleville, West (Central), Aerial Photo # 78-4412/16/58. Photo showing Victoria Island, College Street, Drive in Theatre at West Bridge Street and Palmer Road, Village Dr. & Cascade Blvd. Circa 1978-80.

5) M440-2817. Belleville, East, Central- Photo # 78-4412/16/60. Photo showing the Bay of Quinte, Kiwanis Bayshore Park, Victoria Island, College St. and Bridge St. Circa 1978-80.

6) M440-2818. Belleville, North West, Aerial Photo # 78-4413/24/198. Photo showing MacClead Dam on Moira River in South East corner of photo; Hwy 401 at North on photo. Circa 1978-80.

7) M440-2819. Belleville, North East, Aerial Photo # 78-4413/24/200. Photo showing Victoria Ave., Jamieson Bone Road, Yardmen's Arena [Sports & Welliness Centre]. Circa 1978-80.

8) M440-2820. Belleville, East, Aerial photo #78-4412/16/62. Photo showing Bertram Blvd. and Bay of Quinte to Edge Hill Road & Stanley Park. Circa 1978-80.

Ontario Hydro

Copy of Fire Insurance Map 1878

1878 Fire Insurance Map from Charles Goad's Atlas. Details streets, buildings and lots in Belleville, Ontario. Donated by Beth Green.

Chas. E. Goad Company

Counties from Belleville to Ottawa

A map showing counties from Belleville to Ottawa, Ontario, 1887. Published and donated by S.R.G. Penson.
Received from the Archives of Canada's map collection - 27 Jul. 1966.

Penson, S. R. G.

Elzevir Township Map # 446772E

  • CA ON00156 M/M470-2591 - 2616/2613
  • Item
  • c. 1950
  • Part of Map collection

A reproduction of an air survey photograph produced by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Map #446772E of Elzevir Township in Hastings County, Ontario. Circa 1950.

The photograph shows the North East part of Elzevir Township, Elzevir Creek and the Skootamata River.

Donated by Walter I. Watson, P.L.S.

Ontario. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Elzevir Township Map # 446772W

  • CA ON00156 M/M470-2591 - 2616/2614
  • Item
  • c. 1950
  • Part of Map collection

A reproduction of an air survey photograph produced by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Map #446772W of Elzevir Township in Hastings County, Ontario. Circa 1950.

The photograph shows the Black River Watershed, North West Elzevir Township, North East Madoc Township, South West Grimsthorpe Township, South East corner of Tudor Township.

Donated by Walter I. Watson, P.L.S.

Ontario. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Faraday Township: report of field notes, 1857-1867

File contains photocopied manuscript field notes by Quintin Johnston, Provincial Land Surveyor concerning resources and quality of land in Faraday Township in 1857. Also contains photocopied manuscript field notes concerning road and land surveys in Faraday Township as surveyed by Forneri and Kennedy, 1869-1870. Undated,[ ca. 1960s?] original manuscript notes containing excerpts of the aforementioned surveys are also present.

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