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.

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Barneys Point

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Barneys Point is located on the east bank near the mouth of Lower Barneys River and extends out into Merigomish Harbour. Cranberry Campground, a popular summer recreational destination is situated near here.

Pattersons Point

in Point, Terrain Feature

Pattersons Point is located on the east end of Big Island, where the large sandy spit connects the island to the main land. Several members of the Patterson family were granted land in this area.

Murrays Point

in Point, Terrain Feature

Murrays Point is located just east of Cemetery Point in the community of Lower Barneys River, it extends out into Merigomish Harbour, and name was based on the location of land granted to Andrew Murray.

Cemetery Point

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Cemetery Point is located in Lower Barneys River, it extends out into Merigomish Harbour, and name based on the location of Murray Point Cemetery.

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