Long Point
Long Point is a terrain feature located in the community of Marshville east of Angel Point, and extends northwards into John Bay.
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Angel Point
Angel Point is a terrain feature located in the community of Marshville east of Rocky Point, and extends northwards into Amet Sound.
Rocky Point
Rocky Point is a large rocky terrain feature located in the community of Marshville and extends northwards into Amet Sound.
Amet Sound
Amet Sound is an inlet of the Northumberland Strait, that connects with John Bay, and the communities of Marshville and Cape John. It crosses the county boundary so is also located in Colchester County.
Marshville
Marshville is a rural coastal community located NS Highway 6 (Sunrise Trail), south west of River John. Settlement was begun in this area about 1792 by four sons of David Langile. Rushtons Beach Provincial Park offers sheltered picnic areas, protected salt marches, board walks, and a beautiful beach with large sandbars at low tide.
1879 River John Map (Section 4)
The 1879 River John Map (Section 4) 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.