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. Walker Sculpt." "Published according to Act of Parliament at the Hydrographical Office of the Admiralty, 10th Decr. 1825. Lighthouse shown in red. Mounted on linen. Includes three coastal profiles. 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 21 on verso of map. Index to Bayfield Charts at McGill University 21
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