82O 50K Map Series: 1:50,000 Scale Topographic Maps of Alberta

764 cartographic-quality printed maps cover the entire province of Alberta at a 1:50,000 scale. The series, published by the Government of Alberta, displays the Alberta Township System, hydrography, roads, pipelines, railways, and geo-administrative features like parks and reserves. This series is not updated regularly and may contain maps with a range of publication dates.

Use Cases

• Analyze land-use patterns based on displayed geo-administrative features like parks and reserves.
• Plan infrastructure routing based on mapped roads, railways, pipelines, and powerlines.
• Conduct environmental assessments based on hydrographic features and township system data.
• Support field operations with detailed topographic and resource access information.

Strengths

• 764 individual map sheets providing detailed coverage of the entire province.
• Cartographic quality at a standardized 1:50,000 scale.
• Includes multiple feature layers such as hydrography, roads, pipelines, and administrative boundaries.

Limitations

• The series is not updated on a regular basis, so data may be outdated.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

Government of Alberta | Gouvernement de l'Alberta

Collection Method

Cartographic series produced as part of the Provincial Resource Access Map Series.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-17 14:37:07.978333; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Provincial extent of Alberta, Canada.