Hedgeville is a small community in Pictou County located east of River John, and south of Melville and Seafoam. The community sits in a gently rolling rural landscape between the Northumberland Strait coastline and the interior uplands of Pictou County. This Hedgeville Map was created by combining modified topographic data, community details, and a shaded relief model to depict terrain features. Find out how to download or a print a copy of this map.
There are two Johnsons Points located in Pictou County, both along the Northumberland Strait, one in the community of Melville and the other in the community of Toney River.
John Bay is a small but significant coastal embayment at the mouth of the River John, lying between the communities of River John and Cape John on the Northumberland Strait. It forms part of the sheltered waters of Amet Sound, where the River John empties into the strait, creating a transition zone of tidal flats, salt marshes, and sandbars.
Murphy Point is a small headland on the eastern side of John Bay, marking part of the rugged shoreline that defines this historic fishing community. The point takes its name from early settlers of the Murphy family, whose presence in the Cape John area is reflected not only in the point itself but also in nearby Murphy Road, which leads toward the shoreline.
Salisbury Point is a small significant headland on the Cape John peninsula located located south of Archibalds Point along the shores of John Bay in the community of Cape John.
This region was originally referred to as Back Shore due to its geographic location in relation to the village of River John, and also Wenjooteamwakade (meaning the cow pasture) by the Mi’kmaq.
Salisbury Bight is a broad, shallow indentation along the Cape John shoreline, forming part of the southern curve of John Bay. A bight differs from a bay in that it is typically wider and less recessed, creating a gentle concave sweep of coastline rather than a deeply indented harbor. Salisbury Bight exemplifies this form, with its open, shallow waters and low-lying shoreline that historically provided both challenges and opportunities for navigation and settlement.
Hedgeville is a small community in Pictou County located east of River John, and south of Melville and Seafoam. The community sits in a gently rolling rural landscape between the Northumberland Strait coastline and the interior uplands of Pictou County. The network of neibouring communities share cultural, economic, and historical ties, particularly through agriculture, forestry, and coastal connections.
Long Point is a prominent well‑defined headland that has extends out into Amet Sound. The surrounding waters are shallow and warm, influenced by tidal flats and sandbars that extend offshore. This combination of rocky headland and sandy shoals creates a dynamic coastal environment, supporting intertidal habitats for seabirds, shellfish, and marine vegetation.