A recognizable Halifax peninsula on this map, McNabs, George’s Lawlors and Devil’s island all properly represented, as well as a portage to Windsor.
“Carte de l’Accadie”, Chabert, Joseph-Bernard de. 1746. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b53089771s
Related posts:
- Carte particulière de la coste d’Acadie McNabs Island and George’s Island, recognizable elements within Halifax Harbor, (Baye de Chibouctou) “Carte particulière de la coste d’Acadie” 1702. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b53089906w...
- Carte de la côte Sud de l’Acadie Baye d Chibouctou, later Halifax Harbor. McNabs Island can be seen in the middle of the harbor with George’s Island north, and to the north east is Sault aux saumone, or salmon jump – which could be the Sackville River....
- Plan de la rade et des ports de Chibouctou Chabert, Joseph-Bernard de. “Plan de la rade et des ports de Chibouctou” >1750. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b530900341/f1.item.r=chebouctou.zoom...
- Carte de l’Acadie “Chebouquetou”, with McNabs Island relatively easy to pick out. “Carte de l’Acadie ” 16?? (<1700) https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b53089760x...
- Carte de l’Acadie This map shows the Shubenacadie River as the Chibouctou River, a few other features are discernible, including McNabs Island and George’s Island. A rough idea of the different features represented, as they are known today. “Carte de l’Acadie” 1708. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b530900430...
- Carte de l’Acadie “Carte de l’Acadie” 1702. https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b53089759j...
- Carte particulière de la coste d’Accadie A very detailed early map of Nova Scotia from some time previous to the founding of Halifax. Chibouctou is shown on the Dartmouth side of the harbor, opposite McNabs Island and Geroge’s Island. Shubenacadie River is seen to the north...
- Carte des costes de l’Acadie depuis le passage de Fronsac jusqu’à la rivière St Jean The salmon jump (Santau saumon, at the Shubenacadie River) makes another appearance “Carte des costes de l’Acadie depuis le passage de Fronsac jusqu’à la rivière St Jeanccadie” 16?? (<1700) https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/btv1b53090042j...
- Carte de la baye de Chibouctou One of the only representations I’ve seen of an island that supposedly existed in Dartmouth Cove, that is mentioned by Martin in the Story of Dartmouth on page 31: “There is an old tradition that in this part of Mill...
- Carte réduite des costes de l’Acadie A (probably very) rough translation: “The English took possession of Chibouctou on the 19th of August 1749 and named it Halifax. It is one of the most beautiful ports in all parts of Acadia and England. It should provide great...