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This 19th-century map, titled "Province of Canada (Eastern Sheet)," provides a detailed geographical representation of Canada’s eastern provinces, including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton Island, and Newfoundland. The map highlights the intricate coastal features of the region, showcasing bays, inlets, and offshore islands, such as the Bay of Fundy and the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
The map also details settlements and transportation networks, with prominent towns and cities like Halifax, Charlottetown, and St. John’s clearly labeled. Smaller settlements and villages are marked as well, reflecting the settlement patterns of the time. Roads, railways, and ferry routes are depicted, illustrating the growing connectivity within and between these provinces. Rivers, such as the St. John River and Miramichi River, are shown in detail.
An inset map of Newfoundland in the lower-right corner provides a closer view of the island, maintaining the same scale for consistency. This inset emphasizes Newfoundland’s distinct geography, with its rugged coastline, offshore islands, and fishing harbors, underscoring its importance as a maritime hub separate from the mainland provinces.
![Partie De L'Amerique Septent. Qui comprend La Nouvelle France ou Le Canada . . . [Large Great Lakes Inset]](https://storage.googleapis.com/raremaps/img/small/105814.jpg)
