British Columbia, Canada, Boundary Changes and Maps

Introduction
British Columbia was organized by administrative districts, towns, and municipalities. The boundaries have changed over the years, and a town may have been included in different districts and municipalities at various times.

What You Are Looking For

 * Information about boundary changes over the years.
 * Maps of various years which show the boundary changes or census districts.

The following step will help you learn where to find records that may mention your ancestor.

Step 1. Find the place where your ancestor lived using maps and gazetteers.
The maps and gazetteers listed in the following table will help you learn creation dates, boundary changes, and other information about boundaries over the years. Knowing the place can help you find records that may mention your ancestor.

To find more sources that have maps or give information about places in British Columbia, see What to Do Next, and click on FamilySearch Catalog.