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Terra Nova
Terra Nova

Terra Nova

Date1598
Names
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FormatMap
Notes
The long, dotted area is most likely a depiction of the Grand Banks, and the illustration of the fish highlights the importance of the cod fishing in the area. The map is also one of the earliest to depict Newfoundland as a single island, rather than a group of islands.
Subject
GeographyGeographical FeatureCape Breton Island (N.S.)
GeographyHistorical locationNew France
GeographyProvince stateNova ScotiaQuébecNewfoundland and Labrador
GeographyCountryCanada
Medium
Language
ProvenanceGift of Paul Ferley, 2023
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object Number912-718-B26
Dewey912.718 B26 (miniature maps drawer)