Author : University of Chicago
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780226092591
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (925 download)
Book Synopsis Canada Gazetteer Atlas by : University of Chicago
Download or read book Canada Gazetteer Atlas written by University of Chicago and published by . This book was released on 1980-01 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This definitive work—Canada's official atlas—is the first to bring together from diverse official sources complete information on the populated places of the country. It consists of two parts: First, 48 double-page relief maps which are the most current available, together with information on the sources used and definitions of the features mapped. Geographical names are given in the language actually approved by the respective authorities for the provinces and territories. Second, the gazetteer, or index, to places and physical features which includes: -Every city, town, village, and hamlet of more than 50 residents -13,000 physical features including roads, railways, waterways -Status, population, and incorporation of urban centers -National and provincial parks, military establishments, Indian Reserves, trailer courts Every population center or physical feature is easily found and identified. All information is based on latest census statistics.