Province of Alberta - Wetaskiwin, Alberta
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wildwoodke
N 52° 53.709 W 113° 38.548
12U E 322250 N 5863876
These maps were created in the 70's and distributed throughout Alberta, to universities, interpretive centres and visitor / rest areas such as this one on the Queen Elizabeth Highway near Wetaskiwin, Alberta.
Waymark Code: WMF0EJ
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 08/01/2012
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When you think of Alberta you know that the Rocky Mountains along the southwest flank of the province is the area of highest relief in the province. This map shows, in 3D the Rocky Mountains and their tall peaks and deep valleys. It also shows other lesser know areas where there are large hills, almost mountainous in nature such as the Caribou Mountains, Buffalo Head Hills, Cypress Hills, Swan Hills and others that are found across the province.
The maps also include man made features of the urban landscape and the highways that web their way across the province. The Green Area, forested portion of the province, is separated from the White Area or agricultural area of the province.
The concentration of the towns and cities of the province are clearly shown to be in the agricultural area of the province. Other large centres in the Green Area are associated with resource development.
The horizontal scale of the map is 8 miles to the inch...showing that this map is pre-metric Canada. Key points on the map, the low point on the Slave River at 573 feet to the high point at Mount Columbia 12,294 feet.
The map was designed and produced by the Surveys Branch, Department of Highways.
Address and Hours Available to the Public:
This rest area is open 24/7
Admission Fee (if any): no
Interactive Features: no
Website for more information: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:Enjoy taking your photos from varying angles to really show off the intricacies of the 3D Map Model. Please include your impressions of the piece.