Explore Pictou Island Through Maps

Discover historic places, examine maps from different centuries, and explore our cartographic collection.

Complete PIHS illustrated map of Pictou Island

PIHS · illustrated landmark guide

Island Landmarks

Explore the Island’s landmarks, communities and historic places through our illustrated map.

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Original 1879 Meacham map of Pictou Island

Meacham, 1879 · original historical map

Historical Atlas

Explore how Pictou Island was mapped, settled and recorded through time.

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Pictou Island detail from MacKay’s 1891 Plate I

A. H. MacKay, 1891 · detail after Hugh Fletcher

Maps & Plans Collection

Browse historical maps, surveys, charts, plans and maps enhanced or created by PIHS.

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Historical maps reflect their makers, dates and purposes. Property labels are not proof of present-day ownership; modern illustrated maps are identified as interpretations.