50 maps at a 1:250,000 scale cover the provincial extent of Alberta. The series displays contours, hydrographic features, municipalities, roads, railways, and geo-administrative features. It was produced by the Government of Alberta and last updated on 2026-04-17.
Use Cases
- Create regional topographic maps based on the 1:250,000 scale coverage
- Analyze landform patterns based on contour data at 50m intervals
- Plan infrastructure projects based on displayed roads and railways
- Assess jurisdictional boundaries based on municipalities and geo-administrative features
- Study hydrological networks based on major hydrographic features
Strengths
- 50 maps provide coverage for the entire province of Alberta
- Standardized 1:250,000 scale ensures uniform detail across the series
- Includes multiple feature types such as contours, hydrography, roads, 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
- Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to open_canada
Provenance
- Source
- Government of Alberta | Gouvernement de l'Alberta
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-17 14:40:01.570182; freshness should be verified
- Geography
- Alberta, Canada