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Maps Collection

Accession No: 1986-0012
Title: Maps Collection
Location: Map Cabinet 4
Physical Description: 100 maps
Organization: The collection has been arranged into geographic areas as follows:

Map A. Maps of the World
Map B. Maps of North America
Map C. Maps of Canada
Map D. Maps of Canada, Atlantic Provinces
Map E. Maps of Newfoundland & Labrador
Map F. Maps of the United States
Map G. Maps of Europe
Map H. Maps of the British Isles


Restrictions on Access: No restrictions
Scope and Content: The collection comprises about 100 separate items, though within one item there may be two or more maps.

The predominant area of coverage by the maps is Newfoundland and Labrador, the Atlantic Provinces, and the North Atlantic region. There are several topographical and political maps; many thematic maps, both published and unpublished, on topics such as wreck locations, dry-dock facilities, fishing areas and economic and population statistics; some historical maps; some cadastral maps of property ownership; and base maps of Newfoundland, Labrador, and the Atlantic Provinces. Many Maps accompanying student papers are annotated photocopies, but there are also original compilations and published items.


Terms Governing Use: Normal copyright rules for published materials apply. Reproduction of maps which form part of a student paper, or any other original compilation, depends on the author's permission.

Finding Aids: MHA finding aid 95
Subject: Maps