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William Downie map collection, 1880-1890
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Downie, William, -- 1819-1893.
- Title
- William Downie map collection
- Dates
- 1880-1890 (inclusive)18801890
- Quantity
- 10 maps
- Collection Number
- XOE_CPNWS0129william
- Summary
- The collection consists of maps created or used by Major William Downie in the late 19th century. Most are of British Columbia, but one shows California.
- Repository
-
Western Washington University, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
Goltz-Murray Archives Building
808 25th St.
Bellingham, WA
98225
Telephone: (360) 650-7534
cpnws@wwu.edu - Access Restrictions
-
The collection is open to the public. All maps are in delicate condition and researchers may need assistance handling materials. Contact repository for details.
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of maps created or used by Major William Downie in the late 19th century. Most are of British Columbia, but one shows California.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
William Downie map collection, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Archives & Special Collections, Western Washington University, Bellingham WA 98225-9123.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folder | item | ||
| 1 | 1 | downie_maps_01_001: Map of Eastern Part of British Columbia A map showing the rivers, lakes, district divisions and
railroad lines in the eastern region of British Columbia.
Dimensions: 62 x 80cm
Creator(s): Vernon;
Condition: Fair
|
1888 |
| 1 | 2 | downie_maps_01_002: Map of the Eastern Part of British Columbia A map showing the rivers, lakes, district divisions and
railroad lines in the eastern region of British Columbia.
Dimensions: 66 x 87cm
Creator(s): Vernon;
Condition: Fair
|
1891 |
| 2 | 1 | downie_maps_02_001: Vancouver Island & the Gulf of Georgia Map based on the surveys of Vancouver (1793), Galiano
& Valdes (1792), and Kellett (1847).
Dimensions: 48 x 100cm
Condition: Poor
|
undated |
| 2 | 2 | downie_maps_02_002: Fraser Valley Hand-drawn map featuring the Fraser Valley, BC including
rivers and the Rocky Mountains.
Dimensions: 55 x 44cm
Scale: 1":16 miles;
Condition: Poor
|
undated |
| 2 | 3 | downie_maps_02_003: State of California Map of the state of California including counties, towns,
railroad, and part of Nevada.
Dimensions: 61 x 49cm
Condition: Fair
|
undated |
| 2 | 4 | downie_maps_02_004: Caledonia Consolidated Gravel Mining Co. Sketched grid featuring the land owned by the Caledonia
Consolidated Gravel Co. insluding some roads.
Dimensions: 40 x 50cm
Condition: Poor
|
undated |
| 2 | 5 | downie_maps_02_005: British Columbia Sketch of the trails from Lytton to the Cariboo
Country.
Dimensions: 59 x 47cm
Creator(s): Begbie;
Scale: 1":10 miles;
Condition: Poor
|
1861 |
| 2 | 6 | downie_maps_02_006: Mt. Waddington, Bella Coola River, and Surrounding Area
in British Columbia Hand-drawn map of rivers and mountains in British
Columbia. Labelled landmarks include Waddington Glacier and Bella Coola
River.
Dimensions: 78 x 49cm
Condition: Poor
|
undated |
| 2 | 7 | downie_maps_02_007: Bute Inlet & Homathko River Hand-drawn map with labelled rivers and some
coloring.
Dimensions: 49 x 68cm
Condition: Poor
|
undated |
| 2 | 8 | downie_maps_02_008: Central British Columbia Map of the rivers and lakes from Fort Alexander to
Cariboo Country.
Dimensions: 55 x 87cm
Condition: Poor
|
undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- British Columbia
- California
Personal Names
- Downie, William,--1819-1893.
Geographical Names
- British Columbia--Maps.
- California--Maps.
Form or Genre Terms
- Maps.
Finding aid prepared by CPNWS staff
2012
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
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