Summary: | Early Canadian nautical maps were referred to as "Bayfield charts" in honour of Henry Wolsey Bayfield who began in the early 1800s charting the waterways of Canada. "Sold by J.D. Potter, Agent for the sale of the Admiralty Charts, 31 Poultry & 11 King St. Tower Hill." "Engraved by Davies, Bryer & Co." "Published at the Admiralty, 24th July 1872 under the Superintendence of Rear Admiral G.H. Richards, C.B.F.R.S. Hydrographer." Includes five inset maps: Kirpon Harbor -- Griguet Harbor -- St. Anthony Harbor -- Crémaillère Harbor -- Goose Cove. Mounted on linen. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights; depths shown by soundings in fathoms. Mode of access: Internet. Copy in McGill Library’s Rare Books and Special Collections, Map Collection: Numbered 8 on verso of map. Index to Bayfield Charts at McGill University 8
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