Cynthia Island
| Language of origin | English language |
| Feature Type: | Islet - Small island. |
| Status: | Not official |
| Other Names: | Christie IsletOfficial |
| Relative Location: | S of Anvil Island in Howe Sound, New Westminster Land District |
| Latitude-Longitude: | 49°29'58"N, 123°18'07"W at the approximate centre of this feature. |
| Datum: | WGS84 |
| NTS Map: | 92G/6 |
| Related Maps: |
92G/11 92G/6 |
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Origin Notes and History:
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Cynthia Island adopted 4 October 1945 on C.377 as recommended by Hydrographic Service, not "Centre Island" as labelled on BC map 2B, 1914, and as identified in the 1930 BC Gazetteer (file F.1.34 #3). Name changed to Christie Islet 2 March 1948 (file H.2.45) Source: BC place name cards, or correspondence to/from BC's Chief Geographer or BC Geographical Names Office |
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Named by Hydrographic Service, referring to Union Steamship Company vessel S.S. Lady Cynthia, frequently in these waters. Source: BC place name cards, or correspondence to/from BC's Chief Geographer or BC Geographical Names Office |