Looking for Maps or Air Photos ?

Although, The Department of Natural Resources distributes some specialized maps, if you are seeking air photos, property information maps and/or topographic maps, please contact:

Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations - Geographic Information .

The Department of Natural Resources distributes through its Library.

• All geoscience maps published by Mineral Resources Branch (http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/meb)
  
  
• Geological Survey of Canada publications & maps relating to Nova Scotia. http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/library/PUBS-GSC.html
  
  
• Historical maps: http://www.gov.ns.ca/natr/library/histmaps.htm
  

The Crown Land Information Management Centre provides copies of the following to the public, for a fee:

• Orthophoto maps (maps showing provincially administered lands)
• Plans/plots of Returns of Survey for grants from 1835 to approximately 1940
• Copies of original land grant documents
• Plans showing lands designated under the Beaches Act, Parks Act, and Wilderness Areas Act