African Nova Scotian Teaching and Learning Resources

Preston Letter A and Letter B

This is to certify that the town lotts in Preston Letter A #31 and 31C containing in both seven acres more or less situate as represented in the adjoining plot were originally laid out to Balthazar Creamer and the Town Lott Letter B #11 situate in said Preston as represented above was originally laid out to Hugh McFall. Annotated This is a true copy made 24 July 1861 by J M Chamberlain from a very much worn old plan borrowed of George Bell for the purpose and returned to him on which lots 31C an

Date: 9 December 1786

Reference: Nova Scotia Archives Map Collection: F/230 - 1786 African Nova Scotians

Questions to Consider

When do you think the map was made?

Can you think of any specific reason(s) why this map was made?

Who do you think would have used this map?

Where do you think the map was made?

What does the map provide information about, or evidence of?

Do you recognize any place names from the map? How might place names change over time?

How do you thin the map reflects the attitudes and values of the time when it was created?