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Published in October 1993 as half of a two-map set, this map of Atlantic Canada is part of the "Making of Canada" series. With a collection of maps detailing periods of the region's exploration and settlement as well as information about its dwindling fishing industry and burgeoning tourism industry, this work provides a wonderful historical overview as well as a compelling look at the changing face of Atlantic Canada. The 1993 Atlantic Canada map Side 2 features:
• A map showing the exploration of the region including principal explorers' routes, European inshore fisheries, whaling stations, tribal groups, Norse place names, and more
• A map detailing the struggle for power between England and France including settlements, disputed areas, forts, and more
• Information and a map showing the dominent ethnic settlements in the mid-19th century
• Details of the region's industry from 1868-1938 including fishing, lumber, manufacturing, mining, and more
• A map showing present-day economic information including fish processing centers, fishing moratorium areas, hydroelectric power stations, gas and oil fields, and more
• A map featuring tourist activities including sport fishing, ski resorts, scenic drives, national parks, campgrounds, and more
• Population graphs and illustrations
Coverage Area: Newfoundland, Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, eastern Quebec
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