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This 1952 map off British Columbia, Alberta, the Yukon, and part of Alaska and the North West Territories, offers a detailed and color-coded depiction of Western Canada and its adjacent regions. Compiled from the latest aerial surveys of the time, the map aims to showcase both established and developing infrastructure, highlighting transportation routes and resource areas.
The map emphasizes major highways, secondary roads, and the Alaska Highway, each annotated with mileage markers to guide travelers and provide a practical overview of the region's connectivity. Railways, pack trails, and trails are carefully marked, providing insights into the different modes of transportation accessible within these territories. The map also indicates trading posts, inland post offices, and mining camps, underscoring the region’s role as a resource-rich area with notable economic activity in mining and forestry.
Resource areas, such as regions marked for timber, gold, and coal deposits, are annotated in red to capture attention, while parks and game preserves are shaded, offering a visual balance between industrial and natural zones. The boundaries of prominent national parks, such as Kluane and Jasper, are clearly defined, reflecting the era's growing focus on conservation alongside development.
In the lower portion, the map includes an inset highlighting fishing resources, listing specific locations for fishing and types of marine life available in the coastal areas of British Columbia. This blend of industrial and recreational information, along with practical navigational details, makes the map a valuable resource for both travelers and those interested in the economic landscape of post-war Western Canada.
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