Grandfathers Lake

Grandfathers Lake is a small freshwater lake located in the community of Mount Thom west of Botany Bay Lake. The surrounding terrain is typical of the Cobequid uplands; forested, hilly, and shaped by glacial deposits. The lake itself is modest in size and elevation, forming part of a network of small lakes and brooks that drain toward tributaries of the Stewiacke system. Its remote setting and natural shoreline make it a quiet destination for anglers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts seeking solitude in the county’s interior.

Jacks Meadow

in Meadow, Barrens, Terrain Feature, Vegetation

Jacks Meadow is a located south of the Trans Canada Highway in the community of Mount Thom. The area is characterized by rolling uplands, mixed forest, and patches of cleared farmland. Meadows such as this were historically important for grazing, hay production, and as natural clearings within otherwise wooded terrain. .

East River St. Marys

in Pictou County Communities

East River St. Marys is a picturesque area located located in the south-east corner of Pictou County on the East River St. Mary’s in north central Nova Scotia. This region is characterized by its beautiful forested floodplain habitat.

Watervale

in Pictou County Communities

Watervale is a rural area located along the West River, south east of Lower Mount Thom and west of New Gairloch. The name of the place is considered to be chosen for descriptive reasons. William Cameron emigrated from Inverness-shire and settled here sometime around 1801. In 1877 a factory for manufacturing rakes, implements, and furniture was operated by Samuel Archibald & Company in the area.

1879 Mount Thom Map (Section 9)

in Historic Maps

The 1879 Mount Thom Map (Section 9) 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. Also featured are the communities of Brookland, Salt Springs, Six Mile Brook, Watervale, West River Station, and Mount Ephraim.

Mineral Resource Land Use Map 011E07

in Mineral Resource Land-Use Maps

Mineral Resource Land Use Map 011E07 (Hopewell Area). Find out how to download or view this map online …

Crown Land Grant Map 087

in Crown Land Grant Map

Crown Land Grant Map 087 provides a historic cartographic representation of what the parcel fabric originally looked like when the land in this region was first granted to settlers. It contains areas around the communities of Mount Thom, Salt Springs, Green Hill, Alma, Watervale, Millbrook, Hopewell, Landsdowne, Eureka, Churchville, and the Towns of New Glasgow, Stellarton, and Westville.

Browse the Pictou County Crown Land Grant map 087 online, download a digital copy, or find out how to get a printed copy.

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