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." Lighthouses shown in red. Showing roads, public buildings, naval yards, warfs. Includes one coastal profile of St. John's Harbour. Mounted on linen. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights; depths shown by soundings in fathoms. "Published at the Admiralty, Jany. 1st 1864. "Engraved from the original drawings under the direction of Capt. G.A. Belford R.N. by J & C Walker." Mode of access: Internet. Copy in McGill Library’s Rare Books and Special Collections, Map Collection: Numbered 22 on verso of map. Index to Bayfield Charts at McGill University 22
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