Canada Shaded Relief Wall Map

The National Standard: Shaded Relief Map of Canada (Reference Series)

Discover the true shape of the north with the Relief Map of Canada, a flagship publication from the National Atlas of Canada Reference Map Series. Produced by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), this wall map (MCR 0101) is renowned for its stunning digital shaded relief, providing a realistic, three-dimensional perspective of the country's vast and varied topography.

Advanced Cartography & Visual Depth

This map is celebrated for being the first in its series to utilize the Vertical Near-Side Perspective Projection, which allows for a larger scale and a unique "space-eye" view of the nation. It provides critical geographic data, including:

• Detailed Shaded Relief: High-resolution digital rendering that highlights mountain ranges, peaks, and landforms with unparalleled clarity.

• Bathymetric Tints: Expertly applied ocean contours and depth tints that reveal the complex geography of Canada's seafloors and continental shelf.

• Political & Human Geography: Includes all official provincial and territorial boundaries—including the historic 1999 Nunavut boundary—along with an extensive network of populated places classified into six distinct population sizes.

• Conservation & Resources: Clearly identifies the extent and names of every National Park in Canada, as well as the 200-mile offshore exclusive economic zone.

The Reference for Canadian Geography

The map sheet features three essential 1:30,000,000 scale insets for deep-dive regional analysis:

1. Physiographic Regions: Categorizing the land by its geological and topographical character.

2. Major Drainage Basins: Mapping the flow of Canada's vital water resources.

3. Vegetation Cover Classes: Identifying the diverse ecological zones across the country.
   

   Feature	Details
   Reference Number	MCR 0101 (English)
   Series	National Atlas of Canada Reference Map Series
   Projection	Vertical Near-Side Perspective
   Primary Scale	1:6,000,000
   Publisher	Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
   Key Insets	Physiographic Regions, Drainage Basins, Vegetation Cover
   Dimensions	36" x 43" (Standard Wall Size)