Alberta Provincial Topographic Map Series at 1:250,000 Scale

50 color maps at a 1:250,000 scale cover the entire province of Alberta. The series, produced by the Government of Alberta, uses the National Topographic System for naming and displays townships, contours, hydrography, roads, and administrative features. The dataset was last updated on 2026-04-17.

Use Cases

• Perform terrain analysis based on 50-meter contour intervals.
• Map transportation and infrastructure networks based on major roads and railways.
• Analyze land administration and boundaries based on Alberta Township System and geo-administrative features.
• Model hydrological systems based on major hydrographic features.
• Create regional base maps for planning based on combined topographic and municipal data.

Strengths

• Comprises 50 individual maps providing full provincial coverage.
• Standardized at a consistent 1:250,000 scale using the National Topographic System.
• Includes multiple data layers 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.

Provenance

Source

Government of Alberta | Gouvernement de l'Alberta

Collection Method

Likely produced by provincial cartographic agencies as part of a standardized map series.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-17 14:37:10.351042; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Province of Alberta, Canada