COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Canada. Department of Mines and Technical Surveys
Author:
Nicholson, N. L. (Norman Leon)
Author:
Comtois, Paul
Date:
1955
Short Title:
(5) Extent of topographical mapping, 1955.
Publisher:
Department of Mines and Technical Surveys, Geographical Branch
Publisher Location:
Ottawa
Type:
Atlas Map
Obj Height cm:
50
Obj Width cm:
64
Scale 1:
20,000,000
Note:
4 maps showing Canada at different scales. Each map 23 x 32 cm. Each includes a scale statement. Lambert Conformal Conic Projection Standard Parallels 49˚N and 77˚N. Descriptive text on verso: The purpose of this plate is to show the extent to which Canada has been mapped on relatively large scales - 1:1,000,000 (15.783 miles to 1 inch) or larger ...
Country:
Canada
Subject:
Geography
Subject:
Data Visualization
Full Title:
(5) Extent of topographical mapping, 1955 : Areas covered by maps published on the scales of 1:50,000 (.79 Miles to 1 Inch) and 1:63,360 (1 Mile to 1 Inch) -- Areas covered by maps published on the scale of 1:126,720 (2 Miles to 1 Inch) -- Areas covered by maps published on the scales of 1:190,080 (3 Miles to 1 Inch) -- Areas covered by maps published on the scales of 1:250:000 (3.946 Miles to 1 Inch) and 1:253,440 (4 Miles to 1 Inch). Compiled from information supplied by the Surveys and Mapping Branch (Canada) Department of Mines and Technical Surveys.
List No:
14001.016
Series No:
16
Publication Author:
Canada. Department of Mines and Technical Surveys
Publication Author:
Nicholson, N. L. (Norman Leon)
Publication Author:
Comtois, Paul
Pub Date:
1958
Pub Title:
Atlas of Canada. Department of Mines and Technical Surveys, Geographical Branch, Ottawa, Canada, 1957.
Pub Note:
First edition was in 1906 (see our 1645.000); second edition 1915 (1646.000). The title page of this edition is dated 1957 but the Foreword is dated 1958, as well as the maps on plates 91, 99 and 110. Atlas contains 110 plates, comprising a total of 505 maps in color; additionally, these maps include 57 insets. Bound in pale green boards with burgundy lettering and spine, including spine title "Atlas Of Canada. 1957” in gilt. Loose-leaf binding allows both removal and insertion of individual maps. Inside front cover: Canadian made product by Copeland-Chatterson Limited, Brampton, Ontario. In the Foreword, Minister of Mines and Technical Surveys Paul Comtois explains, "Since the last Atlas of Canada appeared in 1915, the economy of Canada has expanded in all directions. The population of the country has doubled. Newfoundland has joined it as the tenth province, and scientific surveys have revealed to an ever increasing extent the physical nature of its land and water resources. It is, therefore, the purpose o this edition of the Atlas to present, in maps, an outline of the physical background and the economic development of the nation at mid-century and to show how these factors are interwoven to produce the fabric of the life of our people … " In the Preface, Director of Department of Mines and Technical Surveys, Geographical Branch, N.L. Nicholson continues, “ … the Atlas provides a logical story in maps which embraces historical, physical, human, economic and social and political geography. The story begins with the way in which Canada was explored and mapped. It goes on to show the basic aspects of the physical environment, such as relief and climate … “ Includes table of contents.
Pub List No:
14001.000
Pub Type:
National Atlas
Pub Type:
Thematic Atlas
Pub Maps:
505
Pub Height cm:
54
Pub Width cm:
43
Image No:
14001016.jp2
Authors:
Canada. Department of Mines and Technical Surveys; Nicholson, N. L. (Norman Leon); Comtois, Paul
Link To Source
(5) Extent of topographical mapping, 1955.
