1841 Amet Sound Map

This Amet Sound Map (nautical chart) created in 1841 by Alfred Klakring shows both coastal and maritime topography, designed to assist mariners entering and navigating into and around Amet Sound. The geographic coverage focuses on the features including islands, coves, points, sandbars, roads, and man-made structures (wharves). The map also shows depth sounding measurements, shaded contour Lines to help illustrate depth underwater relief, indications of mud, sand, rock bottoms in nearshore zones.

Murphy Point

in Point, Terrain Feature

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

in Point, Terrain Feature

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.

Archibalds Point

in Point, Terrain Feature

Archibalds Point a scenic point or cape located between Reef Point and Salisbury Point along the shores of John Bay in the community of Cape John. It was previously known as Sandies Point until an official name change in 1976, and the water between here and Reef Point was previously named Hithon Bight.

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.

Reef Point

in Point, Terrain Feature

Reef Point is a prominent coastal headland on the Cape John peninsula, long recognized as both a navigational landmark and a working shoreline. It projects into the Northumberland Strait just west of the Cape John wharf, where the Harbour Authority of Cape John operates one of the community’s key fishing facilities.

Its name reflects the shallow reefs and shoals that extend offshore, features that demanded careful seamanship from generations of local fishers navigating the entrance to John Bay and the River John estuary.

Salisbury Bight

in Cove, Bay, Hydrography, Terrain Feature

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.

Cape John

in Pictou County Communities, Cape, Head, Terrain Feature

Cape John is a rural community that is located along the north side of John Bay. To mariners the Cape is considered to be Pictou County’s western boundary. The name Cape John also refers to the Cape (a prominent geographical feature characterized by a narrow piece of land that extends into a body of water, typically the sea or ocean) located within the community of Cape John.

The Mi’kMaq referred to the area as “Wenjooteamwakade” meaning the cow pasture. A protected harbour in the community backed by a man-made breakwater helps shelter and support both small fishing vessels and recreational crafts. A lobster focused fish processing plant also underpin the local economy.

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