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. "Price Eighteen pence." "Sold by J.D. Potter, Agent for the sale of the Admiralty Charts, 31 Poultry & 11 King St. Tower Hill." "Engraved by J. & C. Walker." "Published at the Admiralty, March 1st 1867 under the Superintendence of Captn. G.H. Richards, R.N.F.R.S. Hydrographer." Inset of Round Harbour. Includes coastal profile of St. Jones and Deer Harbour. 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 19 on verso of map. Index to Bayfield Charts at McGill University 19
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