Project information

  • Name: Alberta Surface Map
  • Creation date: 14th April, 2024
  • Software: ArcGIS Pro
  • Source: ArcGIS Living Atlas, USGS, Altalis Portal
  • Description: The Alberta Surface Map is a detailed visual representation of the region's geographical and geological features. This comprehensive map integrates diverse data to present a multifaceted view of Alberta's surface characteristics. It comprises five distinct panels:
  • 1. Land Cover: Depicts various land cover types such as water, forests, agriculture, and urban areas.
  • 2. Bedrock Topography: Illustrates the elevation of bedrock surfaces with a color gradient.
  • 3. Slope: Shows the terrain's slope in degrees, indicating the steepness of different areas.
  • 4. Aspect: Displays the direction that slopes face, using a color-coded system for different orientations.
  • 5. Hillshade: Provides a shaded relief map based on SRTM data, highlighting terrain features through simulated light and shadow.