KITH is leading work to preserve and digitize the A. F. Church Historical Maps. These topographical maps were developed between 1865 and 1888, one for each county of Nova Scotia. They constitute a unique dataset where the dwelling of each home is marked as a dot, and the first initial and last name of the resident is written into the empty space beside it.
We have done considerable work now on the Antigonish, Hants, and Halifax county maps, and have started matching the individual dwellings on these maps to the relevant Canadian Census. Eventually, access to the maps will be available online to the general public.
The maps themselves are very beautiful, and some districts are available for purchase now as mounted plaques or as a framed print.
Current Map Prints for Antigonish County: - 1 print
Current Map Prints for East Hants Muncipal Region: - 1 print
Current Map Prints for West Hants Municipal Region: - 1 print
Current Map Prints for Halifax County: - 1 print
Purchase of Map Prints
The map prints are available through some of the regional heritage organizations in the
province:
Genealogical Association of N.S.
Email [info@novascotiaancestors.ca]; Phone [902-454-0322]
East Hants Historical Society
Email [info@ehhs.ca]
For more information:
Map Print Flyer
KITH is working with heritage groups in Antigonish, Hants and Halifax counties to preserve and digitize the A. F. Church maps and match the map information with existing genealogical records. The goal is to improve our understanding of the history and social relations in nineteenth century Nova Scotia, and make this data publicly accessible.
