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Land classification and soils in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta along the North Saskatchewan River Valley

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Reports on the results of a survey of soils in the Front Ranges of the Rocky Mountains, along the North Saskatchewan River Valley, undertaken in 1967. Soils, vegetation, and landform... More ≫

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Reports on the results of a survey of soils in the Front Ranges of the Rocky Mountains, along the North Saskatchewan River Valley, undertaken in 1967. Soils, vegetation, and landform characteristics were noted along selected traverses which covered the area from the center of the valley to the orographic tree line.

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Soil survey of eastern portion of St. Mary and Milk rivers development irrigation project

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This is the first soil survey report to deal solely with an area that is irrigated or proposed for irrigation development. The three soil maps that form part of this report show the kind and... More ≫

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This is the first soil survey report to deal solely with an area that is irrigated or proposed for irrigation development. The three soil maps that form part of this report show the kind and location of the various soil and topography types. The report describes the soil types, gives analytical data of representative profiles, and gives the average rating of each soil type. Three appendices cover problems related to land levelling, to salinity and drainage, and to fertility and management.

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Soil survey of Edmonton sheet (83-H)

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The first part of this report includes a map and report proper, which give the areal location of, and the pedological data pertaining to, each soil type in the area covered by the Edmonton sheet.... More ≫

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The first part of this report includes a map and report proper, which give the areal location of, and the pedological data pertaining to, each soil type in the area covered by the Edmonton sheet. The second part of the report is a Characteristics, Management and Use table. In this table the physical, chemical, meteorological and geographical characteristics are translated into factors that effect the use of the land and are presented in terms that can be practically applied.

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Soil survey of Rocky Mountain House sheet

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The first part of this report gives a general description of some of the physical characteristics of the Rocky Mountain House region, located in west central Alberta. The second part describes the... More ≫

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The first part of this report gives a general description of some of the physical characteristics of the Rocky Mountain House region, located in west central Alberta. The second part describes the soils of the area. The soil types are arranged in a systematic order to show the relationship one to another. The third part of the report is an appendix which gives, in some detail, data relating to the soils and the area. The soil map shows the location and extent of the different soil types, as well as indicating the main topographic features. Other maps show the relative producing capacity of the soil areas, the extent and location of the cultivated land, the kind of parent material on which the soils were formed.

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Soil survey of Red Deer sheet

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Describes the properties of the surface and sub-soil of the various soil types in the Red Deer region, located in central Alberta. It describes the topography drainage, and alkali problems of the... More ≫

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Describes the properties of the surface and sub-soil of the various soil types in the Red Deer region, located in central Alberta. It describes the topography drainage, and alkali problems of the area. It also contains a brief discussion of the climate, the agricultural development of the area, and the transportation facilities.

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Soil survey of Peace Hills sheet

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Peace Hills region of central Alberta. It... More ≫

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Peace Hills region of central Alberta. It describes the topography, drainage, water supply, and alkali problems of the area. Methods of soil management and possible utilization of the areas are discussed. It also contains a brief discussion of the climate and agricultural development of the areas, together with the important farm crops and transportation facilities.

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Soil survey of Wainwright and Vermilion sheets

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Wainwright and Vermilion regions of east... More ≫

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Wainwright and Vermilion regions of east central Alberta. It describes the topography, drainage, water supply, and alkali problems of the area. Methods of soil management and possible utilization of the areas are discussed. It also contains a brief discussion of the climate and agricultural development of the areas, together with the important farm crops and transportation facilities.

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Soil survey of Rosebud and Banff sheets

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Rosebud region in south central Alberta and... More ≫

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Rosebud region in south central Alberta and the Banff region east of the Rocky Mountain forest preserve. It describes the topography, drainage, water supply, and alkali problems of the area. Methods of soil management and possible utilization of the areas are discussed. It also contains a brief discussion of the climate and agricultural development of the areas, together with the important farm crops and transportation facilities.

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Soil survey of Blackfoot and Calgary sheets

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Calgary and Blackfoot regions of south... More ≫

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Calgary and Blackfoot regions of south central Alberta. It describes the topography, drainage, water supply, and alkali problems of the area. Methods of soil management and possible utilization of the area are discussed. It also contains a brief discussion of the climate and agricultural development of the area, together with the important farm crops and transportation facilities.

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Soil survey of Milk River sheet

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Milk River region in the southeast corner... More ≫

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This report describes the properties of the surface and subsoil of the various soil types, and gives the fertility invoice of the principal areas in the Milk River region in the southeast corner of Alberta. It describes the topography, drainage, water supply, and alkali problems of the area. Methods of soil management and possible utilization of the area are discussed. It also contains a brief discussion of the climate and agricultural development of the area, together with the important farm crops and transportation facilities.

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