Alberta Provincial Topographic Maps at 1:250,000 Scale

50 color maps at 1:250,000 scale cover the entire province of Alberta. The series displays the Alberta Township System, contours at 50-meter intervals, hydrographic features, municipalities, roads, railways, and geo-administrative features like parks and reserves. The maps are produced by the Government of Alberta and were last updated in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze terrain elevation and slope based on contour lines at 50-meter intervals
• Map transportation networks and infrastructure based on major roads and railways
• Identify land parcels and administrative boundaries based on the Alberta Township System (ATS)
• Plan environmental or recreational projects based on hydrographic features and parks/reserves

Strengths

• 50 maps provide complete coverage of Alberta's provincial extent
• Standardized 1:250,000 scale ensures consistent detail across the series
• Includes multiple thematic layers such as contours, hydrography, and administrative features

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 14:45:20.844631

Geography

Province of Alberta