Big Meadow is a low-lying open grassland landscape located west of MacLeods Meadow. in the community of Heathbell. It is important as ecological habitat reflecting the interplay of natural geography. Meadows like Big Meadow often occur in valleys or cleared areas where soils are fertile enough to support grasses and wildflowers.
East Branch River John is one of two major branches of River John. Originating in the communities of Plainfield and Meadowville, then flows west through the communities of Black River and East Branch eventually it joins the West Branch to form the main River John, which eventually empties into John Bay.
Black River is a small rural community in Pictou County located north of Plainfield. The name Black River in Pictou County also refers to the hydrographic feature: River, a natural flowing freshwater watercourse. Two different Black Rivers in Pictou County exist, both in the west part of the county.
Poplar Hill is a rural area located south of Toney River. The area is also located near the head of the Caribou River and some settlers refereed to the area as “Cariboo River Settlement.”. The area is often noted for spectacular autumn foliage , with poplars and maples turning the hillsides into a patchwork of colour.
In Gaelic, it is known as Cnoc A’ Chrithinn, meaning “Hill of the Aspen/Poplar,” which reflects the Scottish heritage of many early residents. Its geomorphology reflects the glacial history of northern Nova Scotia: drumlinized terrain, scattered wetlands, and fertile soils that supported early settlement and farming.
Elmfield is a rural community located east of Plainfield the West River. It was probably so named because of prominent elm trees in the area.
Plainfield is a rural community located west of Scotsburn, along NS Route 256 (Scotsburn Road) near the headwaters of the east branch of the River John. The name is descriptive and was provided sometime before 1859.
The 1879 Scotsburn Map (Section 6) is one of the several maps included in the 1879 Historical Atlas of Pictou County. It shows the basic topographic features of the community along with with prominent land owners and locations of buildings. Section 6 map also featured the communities of Scotsburn, Plainfield, Rogers Hill, and Six Mile Brook.
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