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." "J. & C. Walker, Sculpt." Brief description of the geography, fishing and population for Hall's Bay and Exploits Bay & River included. "East of Toulinquet I. Surveyed by Staff Commander, J.H. Kerr, R.N. 1871." "Published according to Act of Parliaments at the Hydrographical Office of the Admiralty, 24th Sept. 1828, Corrections March 73." 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 9 on verso of map. Index to Bayfield Charts at McGill University 9
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