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Rural gas utility franchise areas

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This map presents the rural gas utility franchise areas.

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Water quantity management plans and frameworks

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The Water Quantity Management Plans and Frameworks map identifies areas in the province of Alberta which are covered by planning processes that include regulatory water use limits or policy. ... More ≫

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The Water Quantity Management Plans and Frameworks map identifies areas in the province of Alberta which are covered by planning processes that include regulatory water use limits or policy. Plans and frameworks (provincial) are labelled black within the map. Transboundary water quantity agreements (inter-provincial, federal, international) are labelled blue. The Surface Water Allocation Directive would not apply to areas of the province covered by a water management plan or framework that provides water guidance.

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Functional classification - existing conditions map

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Depicts the current functional classification of the provincial highway network. This map informs the selection of the functional component of the design designation where use of the future... More ≫

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Depicts the current functional classification of the provincial highway network. This map informs the selection of the functional component of the design designation where use of the future designation is not appropriate, and provides a way to compare current and future conditions.

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Roadside management classification map

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Alberta Transportation’s Roadside Management Classification Map indicates the roadside management class and anticipated future functional class of all designated provincial highways. These... More ≫

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Alberta Transportation’s Roadside Management Classification Map indicates the roadside management class and anticipated future functional class of all designated provincial highways. These classification systems are used in the planning and design of provincial highways, and in the permitting of access to and development adjacent to provincial highways. This record contains a provincial-level map of the roads classified under this system, as well as finer-detailed maps for each transportation district.

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Soils of the Gleichen area, 82I-SW

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The report presents an overview of the physiography, climate, ecology, general soil patterns, and selected agricultural interpretations for the Gleichen SW map sheet. The accompanying soil map... More ≫

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The report presents an overview of the physiography, climate, ecology, general soil patterns, and selected agricultural interpretations for the Gleichen SW map sheet. The accompanying soil map displays patterns of soils at a moderate level of detail. The soils were distinguished by patterns that relate to other landscape features such as landform and slope. Soil and terrain characteristics were interpreted for three agricultural applications: production of spring-seeded small grains, irrigation, and range productivity. The generalized ratings or capability classes are intended as guidelines for land use planners and managers. Agricultural land use, land suitability for production, and land management are briefly discussed.

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Soils of the Gleichen area, 82I-SE

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The report presents an overview of the physiography, climate, ecology, general soil patterns, and selected agricultural interpretations for the Gleichen SE map sheet. The accompanying soil map... More ≫

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The report presents an overview of the physiography, climate, ecology, general soil patterns, and selected agricultural interpretations for the Gleichen SE map sheet. The accompanying soil map displays patterns of soils at a moderate level of detail. The soils were distinguished by patterns that relate to other landscape features such as landform and slope. Soil and terrain characteristics were interpreted for three agricultural applications: production of spring-seeded small grains, irrigation, and range productivity. The generalized ratings or capability classes are intended as guidelines for land use planners and managers. Agricultural land use, land suitability for production, and land management are briefly discussed.

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Soil survey of the County of Forty Mile No. 8, Alberta

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The soil survey report for the County of Forty Mile begins with a general description of the county and summarizes the 28 land systems, followed by a general description of the soils and mapping... More ≫

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The soil survey report for the County of Forty Mile begins with a general description of the county and summarizes the 28 land systems, followed by a general description of the soils and mapping methods. Part 3 of the report describes the soils in the county and provides a framework for the detailed legend provided in Appendix I. Part 4 provides interpretations of land capability for dryland agriculture, irrigation capability, grazing capability, wind erosion risk, and water erosion risk. This part also discusses soil degradation. Includes eight separate soil maps.

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Soil survey of the Municipal District of Rocky View no. 44, Alberta

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The purpose of this soil survey is to describe the properties, extent and distribution of soils in the M.D. of Rocky View, as well as to provide interpretations relating to agriculture and soil... More ≫

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The purpose of this soil survey is to describe the properties, extent and distribution of soils in the M.D. of Rocky View, as well as to provide interpretations relating to agriculture and soil conservation issues. The current survey provides considerably more detail than previous surveys of the area and utilizes significant advances in soil classification and mapping procedures developed since completion of the earlier surveys.

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Soil survey of the County of St. Paul, Alberta

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The soil survey report for the County of St. Paul begins with a general overview of the survey area in terms of climatic, ecological and geologic characteristics, followed by a general description... More ≫

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The soil survey report for the County of St. Paul begins with a general overview of the survey area in terms of climatic, ecological and geologic characteristics, followed by a general description of the soil types and associated landforms in the sixteen land systems identified in the County. Chapter 3 documents the methodology and assumptions used to rate the soil map units for arable agriculture and range productivity. The report includes five appendices and four planimetric base soil maps.

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Soil survey of the Municipal District of Cardston (M. D. No. 6), Alberta

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This soil survey report for the Municipal District of Cardston begins with a general description of the survey area. Part 2 contains the descriptions of the principal soils and their respective... More ≫

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This soil survey report for the Municipal District of Cardston begins with a general description of the survey area. Part 2 contains the descriptions of the principal soils and their respective soil map units. In Part 3, the rationale and actual ratings of the map units for dryland agricuhure, grazing productivity and irrigation capability are explained and displayed. Part 4 describes the areal extent of erosion and salinity within the M.D. and and discusses the impacts of erosion, factors influencing soil degradation and possible management techniques. Appendices include: a brief explanatory section on soil formation and classification for the uninitiated user; analytical procedures employed for determining the physical and chemical properties of the soil series; the areas of the individual soil map units; a glossary of terms used in the report and a key to the soil series used on the soil maps.

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