Estuary Maps
Courtenay River Estuary Boundary Map
The Courtenay River Estuary includes all land within the 200 year floodplain from Reese Bridge on the Tsolum and Condensory Bridge on the Puntledge. The Esturay also includes land within 100 meters from the high tide mark out to Goose Spit and Trent River. It is geographically divided into four distinct political jurisdictions with no common agreement as to how the estuary should be protected for future generations.
Flood Protection Map
The white hashed areas in the map below are areas withing the Courtenay River 200 yr floodplain that should be providing flood relief. Presently these areas are impacted by human activities so that this important function has been diminished. To read more about this phenomenon read Wayne Whites article The Flood Protection Function of the Courtenay River Estuary.
Courtenay River Estuary Channels – Historical Changes from 1929 to 2007
The Historical Channels map captures changes in estuary channels between 1929, 1951, 1964 and 2007 through air photo analysis . It also summarizes missed opportunities from “Comox Harbour – A Plan for Conservation“ a report by Ted Burns published in 1976.
The Courtenay River Estuary – Anthropogenic Disturbance Sites
The Anthropogenic Disturbance map highlights areas along the shoreline that have been modified by humans. According to the information we collected over 50%of the shoreline has been impacted by these disturbances. It also shows the patchwork nature of jurisdictional boundaries and the assortment of Crown Tenures in and around the estuary.
Visit The Mapping Centre for more information on mapping in the Comox Valley,
or have a look at the interactive Google map below.
