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This series of maps is no longer available from the government, who update their survey maps regularly, but you should find them in most university map collections or geography departments. There are other detailed maps, look for a scale at least 1:250 000 (1 cm = 2.5 km/1 inch to approx. 4 miles); better yet 1: 50 000 (2 cm = 1 km/1 ¼ inch to 1 mile). | This series of maps is no longer available from the government, who update their survey maps regularly, but you should find them in most university map collections or geography departments. There are other detailed maps, look for a scale at least 1:250 000 (1 cm = 2.5 km/1 inch to approx. 4 miles); better yet 1: 50 000 (2 cm = 1 km/1 ¼ inch to 1 mile). | ||
== Maps - Historic == | |||
A series of “Historic facsimile maps”, issued by the Association of Canadian Map Libraries and Archives, range from those of the earliest explorations (e.g. Champlain’s of 1653), to early 20th century. For New Brunswick (the province everyone forgets), however, there are very few. About the only detailed map is No. 71, A Map of the Great River St. John (Robert Campbell) 1788. | A series of “Historic facsimile maps”, issued by the Association of Canadian Map Libraries and Archives, range from those of the earliest explorations (e.g. Champlain’s of 1653), to early 20th century. For New Brunswick (the province everyone forgets), however, there are very few. About the only detailed map is No. 71, A Map of the Great River St. John (Robert Campbell) 1788. | ||
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Most of the maps shown in these two books will be found in the ''National Map Collection'' (at LAC), some in university and rare book collections. Dealers in rare maps may have one or two in stock, and you can try surfing their webpages. Dr. Clarence Webster often used maps by his friend W.F. Ganong; who drew some fine maps of early New Brunswick settlements and military forts. | Most of the maps shown in these two books will be found in the ''National Map Collection'' (at LAC), some in university and rare book collections. Dealers in rare maps may have one or two in stock, and you can try surfing their webpages. Dr. Clarence Webster often used maps by his friend W.F. Ganong; who drew some fine maps of early New Brunswick settlements and military forts. | ||
The three volume ''Historical Atlas of Canada'' is always helpful, the first volume showing early exploration and settlement, the second filled with social and economic data as well as genealogically useful information like the locations of British garrisons (Plate 24), Religious denominations (Plate 52) and the route of the Orange Day Parade in Saint John 1849 (Plate 58). Volume three moves into the 20th century with even more helpful social and economic information. | The three volume ''Historical Atlas of Canada'' is always helpful, the first volume showing early exploration and settlement, the second filled with social and economic data as well as genealogically useful information like the locations of British garrisons (Plate 24), Religious denominations (Plate 52) and the route of the Orange Day Parade in Saint John 1849 (Plate 58). Volume three moves into the 20th century with even more helpful social and economic information. | ||
==Cadastral Maps== | |||
*[https://archives.gnb.ca/Exhibits/Communities/AlphabeticalListing.aspx?culture=en-CA&letter=A Place Names of New Brunswick: Where is Home? New Brunswick Communities Past and Present] Cadastral Maps | |||
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These are maps that show the actual borders of each lot of land with the name of the grantee. Copies are held by the PANB and the Lands Branch of the Department of Natural Resources. Copies can be obtained from the Lands Branch for a fee. These can be useful in showing the names of neighbours, and so possible spouses, the location of churches and graveyards. | |||
As well, the Archives has other maps and survey plans, containing information on boundaries, landforms, fortifications, waterways, railways, roads, and the growth of communities. These are indexed by category or purpose, geographical location, and name of cartographer or surveyor. | |||
Crown land surveys represent the largest and most frequently consulted group of cartographic records. Approximately 10,000 plans for the 19th and 20th centuries show boundaries, allocation of land, and tracts reserved for timber and mineral resources, mills, wharves, roads and railways.<ref>[[New Brunswick Property and Land (National Institute)]]</ref> | |||
==== Maps - On The Internet ==== | ==== Maps - On The Internet ==== | ||