Begg Brook
Begg Brook is a small fresh water brook that originates in the community of Mount William and flows north through Granton and Abercrombie. and empties out into the West River of Pictou.
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Abercrombie
Abercrombie is a rural community about 2630 hectares in size, located east of the communities of Granton and Mount William, and north of the Town of New Glasgow, with the East River flowing along to the east, and the Middle River of Pictou flowing along the north west part of the community. It was named after General James Abercrombie, a British General with the 42nd or the first battalion of Royal Highlanders.
Begg Point
Begg Point is a tract of land that protrudes out into the Middle River of Pictou, located in the community of Granton .
Abercrombie Point
Abercrombie Point is a a narrow piece of land jutting into Pictou Harbour, it is located in the community of Abercrombie .
Granton
The community of Granton is located on the east side of the Middle River between Mount William and Sylvester. It was named after a seaport in, Scotland. Granton is home to a Michelin a tire production facility and a SPCA animal shelter.
1879 Abercrombie Map (Section 12)
1879 Abercrombie Map (Section 12) 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. This page also include sections 23 (Westville) and the North Parts of Sections 17 and 18.