Alberta Provincial Resource Access Maps at 1:50,000 Scale

764 cartographic-quality printed maps cover the provincial extent of Alberta at a 1:50,000 scale. The series is comprised of individually named maps using the National Topographic System identifier and displays township systems, hydrography, municipalities, roads, and infrastructure like pipelines and railways. The Government of Alberta produced these maps, which are not updated regularly and may contain a range of publication dates.

Use Cases

• Analyze land parcel boundaries based on the Alberta Township System (ATS) grid
• Plan infrastructure routes based on displayed roads, railways, pipelines, and powerlines
• Assess resource access and land use based on hydrographic features, municipalities, and geo-administrative features like parks and reserves

Strengths

• 764 individual maps provide detailed coverage of the entire province of Alberta
• Cartographic quality at a standardized 1:50,000 scale
• Maps display a wide range of features including township systems, hydrography, roads, and infrastructure

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download
• The series is not updated regularly and may contain a range of publication dates, potentially affecting currency

Provenance

Source

Government of Alberta | Gouvernement de l'Alberta

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-17 14:39:38.078236; freshness should be verified

Geography

Province of Alberta, Canada