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- | == | + | == Topographic Maps == |
- | The best available maps PCSAR has for the back country are topographic maps | + | The best available maps PCSAR has for the back country are topographic maps produced by Canadian Government. |
These are called | These are called | ||
- | * Formal Name: National Topographic System 1:50,000 | + | * Formal Name: Canadian National Topographic System 1:50,000 |
* Military Designation: Series A 741 | * Military Designation: Series A 741 | ||
- | * Common Name: Topo Map | + | * Common Name: Canadian Topo Map |
=== Advantages === | === Advantages === | ||
* They are detailed | * They are detailed | ||
- | * They show the shape of the land | + | * They show the shape of the land |
* They provide a UTM grid | * They provide a UTM grid | ||
* They cover all areas PCSAR is likely to respond to (and most of Canada) | * They cover all areas PCSAR is likely to respond to (and most of Canada) | ||
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* Elevation is typically shown in feet, rather than meters. | * Elevation is typically shown in feet, rather than meters. | ||
=== Locations === | === Locations === | ||
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Each map is given a name which refers to a prominent feature on the map. | Each map is given a name which refers to a prominent feature on the map. | ||
- | But the maps are | + | But the maps are given an alphanumeric designation, which is how you order them. |
For instance, 82 G/8, is the Beaver Mines map. | For instance, 82 G/8, is the Beaver Mines map. | ||
You can read an [http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/earth-sciences/geography/topographic-information/maps/9765 online description] of how these designations are numbered. | You can read an [http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/earth-sciences/geography/topographic-information/maps/9765 online description] of how these designations are numbered. | ||
- | To figure out which map you need for an area | + | To figure out which map you need for an area. |
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* Pick up an "index" map. ([http://ftp.geogratis.gc.ca/pub/nrcan_rncan/publications/ess_sst/288/288608/smbmcr_2036_b_1991_mn01.pdf download]) | * Pick up an "index" map. ([http://ftp.geogratis.gc.ca/pub/nrcan_rncan/publications/ess_sst/288/288608/smbmcr_2036_b_1991_mn01.pdf download]) | ||
* Look on the bottom right of an existing map for a diagram showing the designations of adjacent maps | * Look on the bottom right of an existing map for a diagram showing the designations of adjacent maps | ||
- | The most common | + | The most common map PCSAR uses: |
* 82 G/8, "Beaver Mines": most of the forested and mountainous areas south and west of Pincher Creek | * 82 G/8, "Beaver Mines": most of the forested and mountainous areas south and west of Pincher Creek | ||
* 82 G/1, "Sage Creek": the south end of the South and West Castle valleys, west end of Waterton Park, SE corner of BC, to the US border | * 82 G/1, "Sage Creek": the south end of the South and West Castle valleys, west end of Waterton Park, SE corner of BC, to the US border | ||
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* 82 H/4, "Waterton Lakes": east end of the park, to the US Border | * 82 H/4, "Waterton Lakes": east end of the park, to the US Border | ||
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=== Purchasing Cautions === | === Purchasing Cautions === | ||
- | The maps have been updated in a | + | The maps have been updated in a series of numbered "editions", shown in the lower right corner. The latest edition is usually Edition 2 or Edition 3. It's unusual to find an outdated edition being sold. |
- | For a few locations, especially national parks | + | For a few locations, especially national parks, a new edition has been created where the map elevations have been converted to metric. These are typically Edition 4. Unfortunately when redrawing the contour lines, they have been computer interpolated, rather than replotted from the original (or new) aerial photographs. As a result there is less detail when examining the shape of the land. These maps have also been converted to WGS 84 (a good thing). In total, having the pre-metric earlier edition, if you can find it, would probably be better. |
- | The Government of Canada no longer prints these maps itself. They have allowed private companies to print them. As a result the quality | + | The Government of Canada no longer prints these maps itself. They have allowed private companies to print them. As a result the quality is uneven. Check for: |
- | * Registration issues. We've found some maps where | + | * Registration issues. We've found some maps where the blue, green, red or black ink is shifted to a different position relative to the other inks. As a result features are shown in the wrong position. |
- | * Single sided. The maps should have a key of symbols (legend) on the back side. Each map has its own | + | * Single sided. The maps should have a key of symbols (legend) on the back side. Each map has its own legend including any unusual symbols on that map. |
- | * Folded. Maps | + | * Folded. Maps may be sold folded instead of rolled. The folding will make it harder to use the maps on a map table. If you're going to use the map in the field instead, you'll probably want the creases in different places, and the original creases will make handling the map difficult. |
- | Make sure you're clear you | + | Make sure you're clear you want the 1:50,000 maps. There's a separate series that is 1:250,000 which covers more area but has less detail. |
=== Sources === | === Sources === | ||
- | + | * [http://ftp2.cits.nrcan.gc.ca/pub/canmatrix2/50k_pdf/082/ downloadable topo maps] | |
- | * | + | ** [http://ftp2.cits.nrcan.gc.ca/pub/canmatrix2/50k_pdf/082/g/canmatrix2_082g08_pdf.zip 82G/8] (Beaver Mines) |
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== Town of Pincher Creek == | == Town of Pincher Creek == | ||
* {{link|Image:Members:2014-04-04_14_44_51u-scan.pdf}}, {{link|Image:Members:2014-04-04_14_47_20u-scan0013.pdf|part 2}} | * {{link|Image:Members:2014-04-04_14_44_51u-scan.pdf}}, {{link|Image:Members:2014-04-04_14_47_20u-scan0013.pdf|part 2}} | ||
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