Plan of a Ship Canal from the Niagara River to the Welland Canal

Abstract

Historical map showing a proposed line for a canal from the Town of Niagara at the mouth of the Niagara River, to intersect the First Welland Canal at Thorold. Text indicates that map was created to accompany a report by Thos. Roy, January 6th, 1837. Sections of land are labelled: “Louth”, “Grantham” and “Niagara.” The Welland Canal is shown travelling from Lake Ontario to Thorold. A small section of land to the east near the Niagara River shows lots that are not labelled. Relief is shown by hachures.

Authorship indicated: Thomas Roy

Scale: 1 mile to 1 inch ; [ca. 1:60,795]

Digital reproduction: Library and Archives Canada, National Map Collection: NMC-11293. Original map size 30 1/4 x 52 1/2 in. Black and white paper reproduction is available in Brock University MDGL. Call Number: G 3462 W45 1837 R69

Georeferenced and modified by Map, Data and GIS Library, Brock University.