Hedgeville is a small community in Pictou County located east of River John, and south of Melville and Seafoam. The community sits in a gently rolling rural landscape between the Northumberland Strait coastline and the interior uplands of Pictou County. This Hedgeville Map was created by combining modified topographic data, community details, and a shaded relief model to depict terrain features. Find out how to download or a print a copy of this map.
This Poplar Hill Map was created by combining modified topographic data, community details, and a shaded relief model to depict terrain features. You can browse the map online, or download a digital copy to print or use with your own device.
Toney River is a notable freshwater tributary located in Pictou County. It starts flowing around east lake and flows north into the Northumberland Strait in the the community of Toney River, creating a scenic coastal estuary environment.
Hedgeville is a small community in Pictou County located east of River John, and south of Melville and Seafoam. The community sits in a gently rolling rural landscape between the Northumberland Strait coastline and the interior uplands of Pictou County. The network of neibouring communities share cultural, economic, and historical ties, particularly through agriculture, forestry, and coastal connections.
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.
Hodson is a rural community located east of River John. It was probably named after settlers, but it is not known for sure. Settlement begun with the Johnson family about 1806 and 1809.
Sundridge is a rural community located on the River John road between Poplar Hill and Pictou. It was originally considered to be part of Scotch Hill until sometime between 1878 and 1880.
The 1879 Cape John Map (Section 3) is one of 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.