Governor Head, Nova Scotia
Governor Head Geography
- Official Name: Governor Head
- Geographic Feature Type Category: Terrain Feature
- Geographic Feature Type: Head
- Affiliated Community: Egerton
- Latitude / Longitude: 45.624773, -62.471828
Governor Head Maps
- 1:50k Topographic NTS Maps: 011E09
- 1:250k Topographic NTS Map: 011E
- Nova Scotia Land Grant Map: NS Land Grant map 093
- Nova Scotia 1:10k Topographic Maps:1045600062400 (Merigomish)
- Other Maps
About Governor Head
Governor Head is a small but prominent coastal headland located in the community of Egerton. Formed from the region’s characteristic low, rocky shoreline, the point marks part of the outer harbour and has long functioned as a recognizable geographic landmark for small‑craft navigation and local marine activity. Its position offers clear sightlines across Merigomish Harbour toward the Northumberland Strait, contributing to its role as a traditional reference point within the coastal landscape.
The name Governor Head has been officially recognized in the official names database since 1950. The feature reflects the long history of settlement and maritime use along Merigomish Harbour, where headlands, islands, and coves form a distinctive and well‑documented geographic pattern.
2017 Merigomish Harbour
1842 Merigomish Harbour Map
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