Canadian Atlas Map Bundle
National Atlas of Canada 1:30 Million

Source Description Metadata Attributes Demo & Sample How To Obtain

Source:

DMTI Spatial Inc.
The earliest version of this data available through McMaster University Library is Canadian Atlas Map Bundle, 2001.
Annual updates are received in October or November of every year.
 
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Description:

Outline map of Canada, showing province boundaries, major roads and rail lines, rivers and lakes.

File format: ArcView shapefile or MapInfo format

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Metadata:

DMTI Spatial User Manual: Canadian Atlas Map Bundle

or in paper format in the binder labelled "DMTI" in the Map Collection.

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Attribute Fields in This Coverage

  • Road 30 (major highways)
  • River30 (major rivers)
  • Rail30 (railways)
  • Lakes30 (major lakes)
  • Bndy30 (country and province boundaries)
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Demo Location:

A demonstration copy of this coverage is mounted on the ArcView workstation in the Map Collection.

h:/Data Demos/DMTI/CanAtlas/demo.apr View = National Atlas of Canada - 1:30 Million

example from 2001 version

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How To Obtain This File:

1)The Canadian Atlas Map Bundle is licensed to McMaster University Library by DMTI through a consortium that includes many other Canadian university libraries. The files are available to affiliates of McMaster University, and may be used only for non-commercial purposes.
2) The DMTI license form must be signed before the files will be delivered. A copy of this license form can be obtained in the Map Collection.
3) Request the specific files you need from the Curator in Lloyd Reeds Map Collection.
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Contact: mapref@mcmaster.ca
Last Reviewed: November 15, 2006
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