Topographic
Maps
Federal Maps distributes maps of the National Topographic
System, providing general-purpose topographic map coverage of Canada. These
maps depict in detail ground relief (landforms and terrain), drainage (lakes
and rivers), forest cover, administrative areas, populated areas,
transportation routes and facilities (including roads and railways), and other
man-made features.
The 1:50 000 scale topographic
map is ideal for recreational activities such as cycling, canoeing,
snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, camping and hiking. Accurately shown are hills,
valleys, lakes, rivers, streams, rapids, portages, trails and wooded areas;
major, secondary and side roads, and all man-made features such as buildings,
power lines, dams and cut lines. A 1:50 000 scale map covers an area of
approximately 40 kilometres east-west, 28 kilometres north-south. On a 1:50,000
scale map 1cm = 0.5km, or 1 inch = 0.8 miles. This is the most detailed scale
available from the Canadian government.
The 1:250 000 scale topographic
map is considered to be a reconnaissance-type map. This scale is popular not
only as an overview of a large area, for example when planning a canoe route.
It covers the same area of land as sixteen 1:50 000 scale maps, approximately
160 kilometres east-west, 112 kilometres north-south. A full 1:250 000 scale
map shows an area approximately the size of Prince Edward Island. On a
1:250,000 scale map 1cm = 2.5km, or 1 inch = 4 miles.
Examples of a 1:50,000 scale map and a 1:250,000 scale map are
available here.
Federal Maps distributes many maps that are available on a waterproof
and tearproof material called Tyvek
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