Alberta Provincial Base Map Series at 1:1,000,000 Scale

A cartographic quality series of 1:1,000,000 scale colour maps covering the provincial extent of Alberta. The primary map displays the Alberta Township System, hydrography, municipalities, roads, railways, and geoadministrative features, with additional thematic overlays. The Government of Alberta provides the series in PDF format, last updated in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Create thematic maps for land-use planning based on the provided administrative and land-use framework overlays.
• Perform spatial analysis of infrastructure networks based on the inclusion of major roads and railways.
• Reference jurisdictional boundaries for administrative or legal purposes based on the Alberta Township System and municipal features.
• Develop regional environmental assessments based on the inclusion of major hydrographic features and parks.

Strengths

• Cartographic quality design intended for professional use.
• Standardized 1:1,000,000 scale provides consistent coverage for the entire province.
• Includes multiple thematic layers overlaid on a detailed base map.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Data is provided in static PDF format, which may limit direct geospatial analysis without conversion.
• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

Government of Alberta

Collection Method

Cartographic production by a provincial government agency.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-17 14:36:37.111034; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Province of Alberta, Canada