Geographic Features

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  • Includes both natural and artificial features

  • Physical landscape, built landscape

  • Urban and industrial landscapes

  • Topography

  • Site plans

  • Boundaries, districts, reserves, parks, sanctuaries, towns, etc.

  • NOTE: Mainly but not exclusively pertaining to photographic and cartographic records

  • SEE ALSO: Land, Settlement and Immigration

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          4130 Archival description results for Geographic Features

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          2014.10.1.112 · Item · 1910
          Part of Arthur Holland Land Surveying Collection

          Photograph depicts a man bathing himself while standing in a small metal tub. Photograph description in album notes this as "His 'Semi Annual'" [bath]. On the left is a log structure, presumably a cache building. A large clearing surrounds the building and bathing man. There is a forest and bluff in the background. Possibly located near Giscome Portage.

          2004.6.20 · Item · [between 1920 and 1940]
          Part of Stuart Lake Photograph Collection

          Typed annotation on recto: "Stuart Lake Scene - British Columbia." Man stands in water close to cliff which is reflected in water on right. Hills on opposite shore can be seen in background.

          Man in Tent
          2012.13.1.56.51 · Item · 1973
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts an unknown individual reading inside a tent somewhere in Mt. Robson Provincial Park.

          Man on a Bridge
          2012.13.1.46.26 · Item · 1980
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts an unidentified man standing on a wood bridge somewhere in South Tweedsmuir Provincial Park.

          Man Standing Above Earth Cut
          2005.3.42 · Item · [ca. 1945]
          Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

          Handwritten caption beside this photo reads: "Earth Cut". Photograph depicts a man in distance at top of steep slope of man-made embankment, trees in background. Tracks made my machinery are visible in dirt of the cut.

          Man Standing on Trail
          2012.13.1.82.07 · Item · July 1980
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts an individual, possibly Kent Sedgwick, standing on a trail through a forest somewhere in or around Seton Portage, B.C.

          Man with Fire
          2012.13.1.46.39 · Item · 1980
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Image depicts an unidentified man lighting a fire somewhere in South Tweedsmuir Provincial Park.

          Man with Trout on Shore
          2005.3.73 · Item · [ca. 1946]
          Part of John Hart Highway Photograph Collection

          Photograph depicts a man kneeling by row of trout between two small logs on grassy bank of a water's shore. What appears to be the vertical handle of a knife is foregrounded at bottom of image. Handwritten caption below this photo reads: "Trout Fishing."

          2000.1.1.2.1.312 · Item · [1951?]
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          Handwritten annotation below photo on page taped to photograph: "PHOTO #3 Showing approx. area covered by Asbestos - serpentine float". The approximate area has been outlined in blue ink on verso of photograph. Photo taken from lower level in valley, trees in foreground, outcrop visible in distance.

          2000.1.1.2.1.228 · Item · 7 June 1952
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          Photograph depicts mountain side, semi-covered in snow. Snowbank in foreground. Corresponding note on accompanying photo description page: "8. Shows snow conditions in gully just north of talus deposit on south slope. Note considerable snow still above road. Estimated depth of snow here to be from 10 to 20 feet [see also item 2000.1.1.2.229]."

          2000.1.1.2.1.180 · Item · 2 July 1952
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          Photograph depicts snowy mountaintop, wooden shelter and truck in foreground. Corresponding note on accompanying photo description page: "Pictures taken July 2nd, 1952. 1. Picture taken from campsite showing snow on talus."

          2000.1.1.2.1.308 · Item · March 1952
          Part of Cassiar Asbestos Corporation Ltd. fonds

          Photograph depicts a cleared path through the snow and trees, mountain in background. Wood box and post semi-visible in foreground. Handwritten annotation in blue ink on recto of photograph: "You will notice we have a little snow here."

          Maps
          2000.23.1.070 · File · 1967-1989
          Part of Audrey Smedley L'Heureux fonds

          File consists of maps and pamphlets for British Columbia historic trails, waterways, historic towns, and geological features. Materials include newspaper clippings, placemats, pamphlets, and maps. Highlights include:

          • Parks Canada, "Fort Langley National Historic Park British Columbia", [198-?] (pamphlet)
          • North Pacific Cannery Village & Museum, "Discover British Columbia's Oldest Surviving Salmon Cannery Only 20 minutes from Prince Rupert", [198-?] (pamphlet)
          • Ministry of Lands, Parks and Housing, "Barkerville Provincial Historic Park", 1986 (pamphlet)
          • Map, "Yellowhead Highway 16 West Gateway to Alaska", [197-?]
          • Columbia River Projects, "Mica Dam", [197-?] (pamphlet)
          • Ministry of Lands, Parks and Housing, "Crooked River Provincial Park", 1980 (pamphlet)
          • Parks Canada, "Fort St. James National Historic Park", 1981 (pamphlet)
          • "Centennial Map of Canadian History and Achievements 1867-1967"
          • B.C. Hydro, "W.A.C Bennett Dam Peace River", 1971 (pamphlet)
          • Ministry of Lands, Parks and Housing, "Tweedsmuir Provincial Park (south)', 1984 (pamphlet)
          • McKenzies M7 Trails West, "Explore the Canadian Rockies", [198-?] (pamphlet)
          • Department of Lands, Forests, and Water Resources, "Coastal Systems", 1968 (map)
          Maps
          2008.2.1 · Series · 1910-2002
          Part of Northern BC Cartographic Collection

          Series consists of an assortment of maps concerning Northern B.C. Included are topographic maps, pre-emptor’s and preliminary maps, physiographic maps, and resource (geological, game, etc.) maps.

          Maps
          2012.13.6 · Series · 1917-2003
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          Series consists of maps collected by Kent Sedgwick covering historical and contemporary British Columbia. The maps include originals and photocopies that depict Fort George; Indian Reserve No.1; Anahim Lake, Bella Colla, Quesnel; Salmon Valley; the Cariboo district; the Peace River Country; Prince Rupert; Terrace; Bowron River; Giscome; Prince George; and Isle Pierre. The maps include tourism and recreation maps, pre-emptor maps, and resource maps created by the Province of British Columbia.

          Maps & Oversize
          2020.4.7 · Series · 1965-2009
          Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

          Series consists of maps, technical drawings, and other oversize material collected by Gary Runka that are not associated with specific Land Sense Ltd. client jobs.

          2012.13.2.11.04 · File · 1969-1989
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          File consists of maps and aerial photographs of Prince George. Includes: "Record of gift" typed document to Kent Sedgwick (10 July 1989); "Map showing topography of the incorporated area of Prince George" reproduction of a map depicting topography and lot areas of Prince George, originally drawn 1926; BC5553 No 237" aerial photo reproduction depicting Prince George [ca. 1980]; "Prince George September 1969" aerial photo reproduction (Sept. 1969); and "3rd and Johnson" reproduction of an aerial photo depicting 3rd Avenue and Johnson St in Prince George [ca. 1970]."

          Maps of Prince George
          2012.13.2.11.03 · File · 1987-1996
          Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

          File consists of notes and reproductions relating to maps and creating maps of Prince George. File predominantly includes photocopies and reproductions of maps of Prince George and neighbourhoods in Prince George. Includes: "Planning division inventory of land use plans and sector plans" typescript document (5 Dec. 1989); "Prince George community planning council" typed letter to Kent Sedgwick attached to multiple maps depicting Prince George (11 Dec. 1996); and "Downtown revitalization committee map loan" typed document and photocopied maps lent to the Downtown Revitalization Committee from Kent Sedgwick (11 Dec. 1996).

          Maps, plans, and drawings
          2023.5.1 · Series · 1976-2020
          Part of UNBC School of Planning and Sustainability fonds

          Series consists of maps, plans, and drawings collected by faculty in the UNBC School of Planning and Sustainability. The majority of these maps reflect the planning history of the City of Prince George and include large format, hand-drawn plans created by the City Planning Department from the 1970s and 1980s. Maps from City of Prince George Official Community Plans are also included.