Alberta Provincial Topographic Maps at 1:250,000 Scale

50 color maps cover the provincial extent of Alberta at a 1:250,000 scale. The series displays the Alberta Township System, 50-meter contour intervals, major hydrographic features, municipalities, roads, railways, and geo-administrative features like parks and reserves. It is produced by the Government of Alberta and last updated in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze terrain elevation and slope based on 50-meter contour intervals.
• Map transportation networks and municipal boundaries based on roads, railways, and municipality data.
• Identify protected areas and land reserves based on geo-administrative features.
• Plan land development using the Alberta Township System (ATS) grid.
• Model watersheds and hydrological systems based on major hydrographic features.

Strengths

• 50 individual maps provide coverage for the entire province of Alberta.
• Standardized 1:250,000 scale and National Topographic System (NTS) naming ensure consistency.
• Includes multiple data layers such as contours, hydrography, transportation, 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 Government of Alberta sources.

Provenance

Source

Government of Alberta | Gouvernement de l'Alberta

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-17 14:45:31.588665; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Provincial extent of Alberta