Nova Scotia Archives

African Nova Scotian Teaching and Learning Resources

Preston Township

First division of farm lots in Preston Township contaning 100 acres more or less and Lot number 4 in the Second Division.

Date: 30 April 1791

Reference: Nova Scotia Archives Map Collection: F/230 - 1791 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?



               

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