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Print Map Collection

The University Library's print Map Collection is located on Level-10-South. Included are topographical, thematic, historical and geological maps.

Use the GIS & Spatial Data LibGuide if you are seeking map-related data compatible with GIS software,

Use the free GeoGratis Geospatial Products tool if you require digital NTS topographic maps (PDF / GeoTIFF formats).

A Research Guide to Cartographic Resources

A research guide to cartographic resources [electronic resource] : print and electronic sources
Publication Date: 2018

NTS Map Detail -- Lethbridge, Alberta (1965)

Example of NTS map details for 082H/10f (Lethbridge, Alberta, 1965) at 1:25,000 scale. Available in print.

The Alberta 1:25,000 scale historical series has been digitized by the U. of Alberta Libraries and is freely accessible online (TIFF).

Strategies for Finding Maps @ the University of Lethbridge Library

LIBRARY CATALOGUE: All available print maps are described in the Library Catalogue. Use it to find the map's location and call number by performing an Advanced Keyword search using a keyword (e.g., "Lethbridge") and limiting results by Location to "UofL Map Collection." Hint: You can identify maps held in other Library locations (e.g., Government Documents) by limiting results to Material Type "Map."
SUMMON: This discovery tool will search for both print and digital maps described in Library Catalogue as well as those held in other locations (e.g., Open Government collections). After a keyword search it is necessary to limit results by "Content Type" > "Map."
NTS INDEX MAPS: To identify topographic maps of Canada, use the NTS Index Maps located on top of the map cabinets or use GeoGratis. Maps are available in two standard scales: 1/50,000 and 1/250,000. E.g., 82H (online & print) is the 1:250,000 scale for Lethbridge, Alberta and 82H/10 (online & print ) is the 1:50,000 scale.
OTHER: The Finding Tools section of the GIS & Spatial Data LibGuide provides additional electronic discovery tools for locating both print and digital maps (e.g., place-name search).

Frequently Used Series Maps

Canada Digital Topographic Raster Maps, 1944-2012
This group of maps (1:25,000 to 1:1,000,000), which includes the CanMatrix and CanTopo collections, is now a legacy product that is no longer maintained. It may not meet current government standards. Maps originally published by Natural Resources Canada.
Alberta Topographical & Base Maps [Digital / PDF] Gov't of Alberta
Via GeoDiscover Alberta portal. Includes 1:50,000 | 1:100,000 | 1:250,000 | 1:750,000 | 1:1,000,000 | 1:2,000,000
Canada National Topographic Series [PRINT MAPS @ ULETH LIBRARY]
1:25,000 | 1:50,000 | 1:63,360 | 1:125,000 | 1:126,720 | 1:250,000 | 1:500,000
Geological Survey of Canada "A" Series Maps [PRINT & ONLINE]
Catalogue records Include hyperlinks to digitized versions.

Digital Maps: Web Resources

Scholars GeoPortal
Includes historical Canadian NTS topographic maps (1:25,000 | 1:50,000 | 1:63,300); primarily Province of Ontario; multiple editions. Also contains historical census boundary files and more.
Digital Historic Maps of Western Canadian Prairies -- U. of Calgary
Scanned maps from the University of Calgary's collection, as well as links to other web resources for historic maps, focused primarily on the western Canadian prairies
The Atlas of Canada
The Atlas of Canada provides authoritative, current and accessible geographic information products at a national level. Working with partners, the Atlas facilitates the integration and analysis of diverse data in order to increase overall knowledge about Canada.
City of Lethbridge Maps & GIS [Some Free]
Current geographic data for the City of Lethbridge; includes Interactive WebMAPs.
File type: PDF (free maps); Shapefile & CAD (for purchase).
Open Government Portal - Natural Resources Canada
Free geospatial data for all of Canada; includes GeoBase Orthoimagery 2005-2010.
National Geographic MapMaker
A free tool for building customized maps
Printable USGS PDF Quads [National Geographic Society]
National Geographic web interface useful for finding any quad in the United States for downloading and printing. Each quad has been pre-processed to print on a standard home, letter size printer.
d-maps
Free maps, blank maps, map outlines, and base maps.
Old Maps Online
A searchable portal containing historical maps contributed by various libraries worldwide. Content ranges from 1000 to 2010.
David Rumsey Map Collection
The historical map collection has over 33,000 maps and images online. The collection focuses on rare 18th and 19th century North American and South American maps and other cartographic materials. Historic maps of the World,Europe,Asia, and Africa are also represented.
Peel's Prairie Provinces -- Historical Maps
Collection of 1000+ historical maps related to the development of the Canadian Prairies.
Ontario Historical Topographic Map Digitization Project
Digitized and georeference early-to-mid 20th century historical topographic maps covering the Province of Ontario at scales of 1:25,000 and 1:63,360.
Collections of Canadian Historic Maps -- U. of Calgary
Collection of link to websites providing access to Albertan, Canadian, and international historical maps. Includes 1 inch to 3 mile scale sectional maps, with coverage mainly of the prairies.
Indian Reserves [electronic resource] : Western Canada
Approximately 1,500 maps and plans that relate to Aboriginal reserves and settlements in western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut Territory).

SUMMON Search for Maps

Map of City of Lethbridge Compiled by J. F. Hamilton (1909)

Source: U. of Lethbridge Library Digitized Collections

Map-Related Subject Headings: Examples

Subject Headings are used in the Library Catalogue to group materials pertaining to similar subject matter.

Maps: Home

Print Map Collection

A Research Guide to Cartographic Resources

NTS Map Detail -- Lethbridge, Alberta (1965)

Strategies for Finding Maps @ the University of Lethbridge Library

Frequently Used Series Maps

Digital Maps: Web Resources

SUMMON Search for Maps

Map of City of Lethbridge Compiled by J. F. Hamilton (1909)

Map-Related Subject Headings: Examples

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