Big Island Map

Big Island, a small rural community in Pictou County, it is considered to be a barrier island system, formed of sand and gravel, with a mix of dunes, salt marshes, fertile farm land, and a long north-facing beach. Its natural causeway connects it to the mainland, though historically this was a tidal crossing before several man-made road improvements. This Big Island map was created by combining modified topographic data, community details, and a shaded relief model to depict terrain features.

Click here to Download the Big Island Map, or browse the map online.

Brownsville

in Locality, Pictou County Communities

Brownsville is located within the rural community of Merigomish.

Avondale (Avondale Station)

in Pictou County Communities

Avondale is a small rural community located south of Lower Barneys River and north of Barneys River Station. This community was known as Central Barneys River until the name was changed at a public meeting in 1869. Then it became Avondale, named after the beauty of its surroundings which had similar appearance to the Avon River in England.

Avondale Station, is a rural area in the community of Avondale located where the railway crossed through the community, and its name was adopted in 1879. In the early days there were many railway stations located along the route because trains had to stop and service so many communities

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