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Description
Alberta's historical Planimetric Series maps, initiated in 1949 and derived from aerial photographs taken between 1949 and 1952. The maps display township systems, hydrographic features, highways, roads, pipelines, transmission lines, and municipalities. They are provided by the Government of Alberta in PDF, TIF, and geo-referenced PNG formats.
Use Cases
Analyze historical land use patterns based on the Alberta Township System (ATS) grid.
Track changes in transportation infrastructure based on provincial highways and roads.
Study the development of utility networks based on pipeline and transmission line features.
Compare historical hydrographic features with modern water bodies.
Strengths
Maps derived from aerial photographs taken during a specific period (1949-1952).
Includes multiple physical features: township systems, hydrography, roads, pipelines, and transmission lines.
Available in multiple formats (PDF, TIF, PNG) for different use cases.
Limitations
Coverage for the province is incomplete and further coverage is uncertain.
Some geo-referenced PNG files are roughly georeferenced with only a few control points.
The maps are not available as GIS-ready data, requiring manual processing.
Provenance
Source
Government of Alberta
Collection Method
Derived from aerial photographs.
Time Range
1949-1952
Freshness
Last updated 2026-04-17 14:41:45.626682; freshness should be verified.
Geography
Alberta, Canada
To obtain the TIF format, contact the distributor. Some maps were updated after initial publication; refer to maps for current dates.