| The historical growth and development of the salmon canning industry on the British Columbia coast has followed a geographic pattern of spatial expansion and contraction between 1870 and 1970. This thesis focuses on changes in the spatial patterns of the industry brought about by factors of technology, transportation, markets, resource policy, and ownership.;The research involves the input and analysis of a geographic information system (GIS) compatible database containing the location, operational dates, and ownership of salmon canneries constructed along the coast of British Columbia between 1870 and 1970. The data were derived from archival and government records, historical maps, and previous research. The geographic information system was used to produce a series of maps to show spatial patterns of expansion and contraction over time. Additionally, it shows how patterns of ownership change influence the distribution of canneries.;The analysis consists of a timeline of events, which was developed from historical records of the salmon canning industry. (Abstract shortened by UMI.). |
