Thompson Brook
Thompson Brook is a small brook that starts flowing from Simon Lake in the community of Sunny Brae, and flows south through the community of Kerrowgare where it meets the East River of Pictou.
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MacLean Lake
MacLean Lake is a small fresh water lake located south of Forbes lake and east of East River Side Road in the community of Springville. Little Brook originates from the lake and flows south towards the East River of Pictou.
Natural History of the Coasts of North America (Acadia)
Learn how Nicolas Denys, one of the earliest explorers of northern Nova Scotia, documented the lands, Mi’kmaq communities, and natural history of the region long before Pictou County’s settlement, and discover why his 1672 book remains essential reading for local history. Download Natural History of the Coasts of North America (Acadia) for free or find out how to read this resource online.
Pine Point
Pine Point is a small piece of land that protrudes out into the East River of Pictou in the community of Pictou Landing.
Indian Cross Point
Indian Cross Point is an officially recognized small cape on the east bank of the inner estuary where the East River of Pictou widens before entering Pictou Harbour in the community of Pictou Landing. It lies just south of Grattos Cove and forms a small but distinct projection into the river’s inner estuary.
A burial site, with a large 10 foot tall cross was once located here, and thus how the point got its name. The area is known among the Mikmaq, to be called Sukle’katik, meaning at the rotting place.
Grattos Cove
Grattos Cove is located along the banks of the East River in the community of Pictou Landing, just north of Indian Cross Point.
1878 New Glasgow Map
The 1878 Panoramic View of New Glasgow Map provides a unique panoramic view in a south-east direction looking across the East River towards the Aberdeen Business area from the West side of town. It also includes many local landmarks. Find out how to download or view this historic map online …
1850 Abercrombie Point Map
This hand drawn 1850 Abercrombie point map shows the various boundaries of land grants (some with areas included) and the person that lot was granted to. The spatial extent includes the area between the East River and Middle River and is created with South pointing to the top of the map (unlike most traditionally maps that have north up). Thus, as you view the map you are actually situated around where the current Pictou Causeway is located, and looking towards the Town of New Glasgow, at the region that now makes up Abercrombie, Granton, and Mount William.
Click here to view it online, or download a digital reproduction …