50 color maps at 1:250,000 scale covering the provincial extent of Alberta, produced by the Government of Alberta. The maps display the Alberta Township System, 50-meter interval contours, hydrographic features, municipalities, roads, railways, and geo-administrative features like parks and reserves. The dataset was last updated on April 17, 2026.
Use Cases
- Analyze terrain elevation patterns based on 50-meter contour intervals.
- Map transportation networks based on major roads and railways.
- Identify administrative boundaries based on municipalities and geo-administrative features.
- Study hydrographic systems based on major water features.
- Plan land use based on the Alberta Township System grid.
Strengths
- 50 individual maps provide coverage for the entire province.
- Standardized 1:250,000 scale ensures consistent detail across the series.
- Includes multiple feature types: contours, hydrography, roads, railways, and administrative boundaries.
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Provenance
- Source
- Government of Alberta
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-17 14:44:58.482513; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- Alberta, Canada