About Robert Barlow
Lived 1813 – 1883 (aged 69). Robert Barlow was a cartographer.
Robert Barlow (18 February 1813 – 16 February 1883) was a cartographer and topographical draftsman from England who spent most of his career there with the Ordnance Survey of Great Britain.
Barlow and his family came to Canada in 1855 as a recruit of William Edmond Logan for the Geological Survey of Canada. He became the chief draughtsman and contributed greatly to the survey with the production of topographical maps. Much of his work was published although he was not always given proper credit at the time.
He was a top rate topographical draughtsman and made a large contribution to Canada in that field.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Robert Barlow's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Robert Barlow's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Barlow?
Canadian cartographer (1813-1883)
When was Robert Barlow born?
Robert Barlow was born on 18 February 1813.
When did Robert Barlow die?
Robert Barlow died on 16 February 1883.
What was Robert Barlow's occupation?
Robert Barlow was a cartographer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Barlow (cartographer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Barlow. https://biography.guide/robert-barlow/
MLA: "Robert Barlow." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-barlow/.
Chicago: "Robert Barlow." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-barlow/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:04 UTC