This series of printed 1:250 000 scale colour maps covers the provincial extent of Alberta and comprises 50 maps that are individually named using the National Topographic System (NTS) map sheet identifier.

These maps display:

• the Alberta Township System (ATS)
• contours
• major hydrographic features
• municipalities
• major roads
• railways
• select geo-administrative features (parks, reserves, etc.)

Each 1:250 000 map is identified by assigned Map ID codes. (i.e. Map ID + NTS map sheet identifier)