82O 50K Map Series: 1:50,000 Scale Topographic Maps of Alberta
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Description
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The series is not updated on a regular basis, so data may be outdated.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.