Natural Resources Canada

Contained within the 3rd Edition (1957) of the Atlas of Canada is a map that shows the depths (bathymetry) of the waters in and around Eastern Canada, together with the relief (orography) of the land. The bathymetric information was supplied by the Canadian Hydrographic Service; the orographic...

Contained within the 3rd Edition (1957) of the Atlas of Canada is a map that shows the depths (bathymetry) of the waters in and around Western Canada, together with the relief (orography) of the land. The bathymetric information was supplied by the Canadian Hydrographic Service; the orographic...

Contained within the 3rd Edition (1957) of the Atlas of Canada is a map that shows the depths (bathymetry) of the waters in and around Northern Canada, together with the relief (orography) of the land. The bathymetric information was supplied by the Canadian Hydrographic Service; the orographic...

Contained within the 3rd Edition (1957) of the Atlas of Canada is a plate that shows the physiographic regions as well as the physiographic divisions at different scales, explaining the topography and rock types within Canada.

Contained within the 3rd Edition (1957) of the Atlas of Canada is a map that shows the physiography of Southern Ontario, from soil or land types to physical features. It was compiled from detailed maps published by the Ontario Research Foundation in 1951. They accompanied the monograph entitled...

Contained within the 3rd Edition (1957) of the Atlas of Canada is a map that shows the locations of glacial materials, circa mid-1950s. The extents of existing glaciers and ice caps are shown. The direction of ice movement is illustrated by denoting the trends of drumlins (elongated or oval hills...

Contained within the 3rd Edition (1957) of the Atlas of Canada is a map that shows the bedrock geology across Canada that was compiled by the Geological Survey of Canada, circa 1956. The map denotes the geological time periods and makeup of bedrock for the Canadian landmass. This map denotes the...

Contained within the 3rd Edition (1957) of the Atlas of Canada is a plate that shows 20 different maps of principal minerals across Canada, circa 1955. The maps were compiled from information supplied by the Mines Branch of the Department of Mines and Technical Surveys. Usually, the principal...

Contained within the 3rd Edition (1957) of the Atlas of Canada is a plate that shows maps of earthquakes, magnetism and tides across Canada. The two larger upper maps on this plate show geomagnetism. Since the North Magnetic Pole is in a different position from the Geographical North Pole, and...

Contained within the 3rd Edition (1957) of the Atlas of Canada is a map that shows the areas of principal soil groups which are divided into 48 subgroups. Two graphs are included. One is a bar chart showing the principal soil groups and their distribution by provinces and territories. The other...