Collection search - Vancouver Island Colony. Index map. To explain the connection between the separate district maps (16 in number) 8 of which, coloured pink, are described in the communication to His Excellency the Governor dated July 22nd, 1859. ... Lithographed at the Topographical Depot of the War Office under the direction of Major A.C. Cooke, R.E. Col. H. James, R.E., F.R.S., M.R.I.A. & C., Director. [cartographic material]