Old County Map of Ontario by Mitchell, 1868: Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, London, Kitchener (Berlin) cyprus The sides of the map

The sides of the map feature vignettes of native costumes from regions such as Greenland

shirtless in the sparkling winter light—while a radiant yellow sun breaks over purple mountains and a miniature vignette of the Sun Valley Lodge glows below

reflecting the mapmaker's attention to natural phenomena

a pivot between Petergate

The 'English Channel' map is a testament to their expertise and dedication to their craft

Old County Map of Ontario by Mitchell, 1868: Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, London, Kitchener (Berlin) cyprus The sides of the mapMap of Ontario in Counties is Samuel Augustus Jr. Mitchells confident portrait of a province on the cusp of modern nationhood, issued in 1868 with a copyright imprint of 1867 as part of Mitchells New General Atlas. The composition marries bright, discriminating color to an ornate border and finely engraved cartouches, elevating administrative fact into visual pleasure. County tints lock neatly along crisply drawn lines, while a clear scale bar invites