William Downie map collection, 1880-1890

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Downie, William, -- 1819-1893.
Title
William Downie map collection
Dates
1880-1890 (inclusive)
Quantity
10 maps
Collection Number
XOE_CPNWS0129williamdowniemaps
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

Acquisition Information

Donated by Margaret Kemp, date unknown.

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.