Map of a Portion of British Columbia compiled from the Surveys & Explorations of the Royal Navy & Royal Engineers at the Camp New Westminster Nov. 24th, 1859.
London: John Arrowsmith Lith. 1860. Notes: An important and early map of the Southern part of British Columbia adjacent to the boundary of USA. The map depicts trade route throughout Burrard Inlet into the southern part of British Columbia, major cities and waterways are shown.
John Arrowsmith (1790–1873) was an English cartographer. He was the nephew of the cartographer and map publisher Aaron Arrowsmith the elder (1750–1823), whom he helped form his large collection of maps and charts, and cousin of his two sons, Aaron the younger (1802–54) and Samuel (1805–39), also map makers. John was a founding member of the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) and a member of its council. A large number of his smaller maps appeared in the journal of the RGS. , Size : 282x493 (mm), 11.10x19.41 (Inches), Coloring: Hand Colored, Category: Maps Canada West British Columbia;. Very Good, backed on acid free tissue paper for long term preservation. Item #M11404
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