Nova Scotia Archives
African Nova Scotian Teaching and Learning Resources
Preston Plan
This is a rough sketch from the Surveyor General's Office of the latest Preston Plan in the hand of Old Mr. Wm Morris and all the annexed line writing and marks (except Moody's made by J.M.C.) in ink are the only such marks as appear on the above plan…
Date: 1 March 1861
Reference: Nova Scotia Archives Map Collection: F/230 - 1861 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?