Part of Cdn. landmarks collection, est.'d in 1952 by R.W. Clark , D.L.S., S.L.S. these markers span over 200 years of Canadian surveying & include items from every province & territory except Nfld.
Treaties played a key role in the activities of Canadian Dominion Land Surveyors. They generally reflect the need for consensus between Aboriginals and the federal government concerning the transfer of land.
Views of the exterior and interior of the boundary marker. Of especial interest are its obelisk-like shape, hollow interior, and inscriptions on all four sides.
This photo shows a forested boundary area today, which has been maintained by the International Boundary Commission. The 1840s joint boundary commission removed all the trees within 30 feet of the line by hand.
Caroline Bucknall was an amateur naturalist and painter who accompanied her husband James Bucknall Bucknall Estcourt on his military postings. She owned this portable
Chinese Diagnostic Doll, found in the Touch Medicine section of the Ingenium Canada's Museums of Science and Technology. On loan from the Osler History of Medicine Library at the McGill University in Montreal (Canada).
PART OF CDN LANDMARKSCOLLECTION, EST'D IN 1952 BY R.W. CLARK, D.L.S., S.L.S. THESE MARKERS SPAN OVER 200 YRS. OF CANADIAN SURVEYING & INCLUDE ITEMS FROM EVERY PROVINCE & TERRITORY EXCEPT NFLD.
This Parallel Line Rule is a heavy-weighted object, suitable for life on flat surfaces. All of its part are made of brass, which is a sturdy and relatively inexpensive material. The rule is slightly tarnished but has no discernible damage. This…
Transit set up over a found set of pits on westerly boundary of airport reserve, looking westerly along the resurveyed line. This post became the number 1 corner of Lot 420, Group 804 which adjoins the reserve. Location – Lot 420, Group 804 -…