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1. challengermap.caThe Challenger Relief Map of British Columbia

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   The Challenger Relief Map of British Columbia is a monumental, hand built 80-by-76 foot topographic map of the province. Built by George Challenger and his family from 1947 to 1954, it features all of B.C.’s mountains, lakes, rivers and valleys in exact-scaled topographical detail.

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3. www2.gov.bc.ca › gov › contentElevation and relief mapping data - Province of British Columbia

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   About the digital elevation model (DEM)

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   The digital elevation model (DEM) of British Columbia is a three-dimensional representation of the province’s terrain. DEMs are derived from height or elevation data. The DEM products are available at 1:250,000 scale. Use the TRIM Tile Locator to identify which TRIM tile map sheet you need: 1. TRIM Tile Map Locator (PDF)

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   Hillshade simulates the shadows cast by the sun on a three-dimensional representation of terrain. Also known as shaded relief images, hillshade images are the most popular way to represent a digital elevation model (DEM). Conventionally, a hillshade image’s light source is in the upper left corner and the shaded relief is almost exclusively compute...

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   B.C.'s elevation data and models are provided by GeoBC. General enquiries: GeoBCinfo@gov.bc.ca 1. About GeoBC ​

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5. open.canada.ca › data › enBritish Columbia Relief - Open Government Portal

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   A relief map of British Columbia showing elevation by hypsometric tints (a gradation of different colours), and spot elevations. Major lakes are also shown. Elevation ranges are included in the map legend. The elevation data were derived from the map Canada-Relief, Fifth Edition, National Atlas of Canada published in 1986.

6. gogeomatics.ca › british-columbia-challenger-mapBritish Columbia Challenger Map – GoGeomatics

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   Dec 3, 2021 · The Challenger Relief Map of British Columbia is a monumental, hand built 80-by-76 foot topographic map of the province. Built by George Challenger and his family from 1947 to 1954, it features all of B.C.’s mountains, lakes, rivers and valleys in exact-scaled topographical detail. Residing in the British Columbia Pavilion at the PNE in ...

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7. vancouversun.com › news › local-newsSee B.C. in all its 3D glory as giant Challenger Relief Map ...

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   Aug 20, 2021 · Constructed by George Challenger and his family between 1945 and 1952, the giant map shows every mountain, valley and lake in British Columbia in three-dimensional form. It was housed in the old B ...

8. globalnews.ca › news › 8532908The story behind B.C.’s iconic 3D Challenger Map, and the ...

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   Jan 24, 2022 · The Challenger Map is a monumental, hand-built topographic map of British Columbia, and as Jay Durant reports, in This is BC, there is a challenge in finding a permanent home for one of the most ...

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   What is a relief map of British Columbia?

   • A relief map of British Columbia showing elevation by hypsometric tints (a gradation of different colours), and spot elevations. Major lakes are also shown. Elevation ranges are included in the map legend. The elevation data were derived from the map Canada-Relief, Fifth Edition, National Atlas of Canada published in 1986.

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   What is the Challenger Relief Map of British Columbia?

   • The Challenger Relief Map of British Columbia is a monumental, hand built 80-by-76 foot topographic map of the province. Built by George Challenger and his family from 1947 to 1954, it features all of B.C.’s mountains, lakes, rivers and valleys in exact-scaled topographical detail.

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   What is a giant map of British Columbia?

   • Constructed by George Challenger and his family between 1945 and 1952, the giant map shows every mountain, valley and lake in British Columbia in three-dimensional form. It was housed in the old B.C. Pavilion on the PNE grounds between 1954 and 1998, when it was put into storage.

   See B.C. in all its 3D glory as Challenger Relief Map returns to PNE

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   What is the Challenger Relief Map?

   • After nearly a quarter of a century out of the public eye, the Challenger Relief Map is coming back to the Pacific National Exhibition. Constructed by George Challenger and his family between 1945 and 1952, the giant map shows every mountain, valley and lake in British Columbia in three-dimensional form.

   See B.C. in all its 3D glory as Challenger Relief Map returns to PNE

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   How does BC use elevation data?

   • The B.C. Government collects elevation data and uses it to create digital maps of the province's surface land.

   Elevation and relief mapping data - Province of British Columbia

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   Can I print off a map of British Columbia?

   • Anyone is allowed to print off one copy of this map for personal use without permission from the Province of British Columbia. The topographical maps are produced by GeoBC. General enquiries: GeoBCinfo@gov.bc.ca Did you find what you were looking for? Digital raster base maps of B.C. are available in 1:20,000, 1:250,000 and 1:2,000,000 scales.

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10. www2.gov.bc.ca › topographic-data › raster-base-mapsTopographic maps - Province of British Columbia

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    Jun 27, 2024 · Topographic maps. The distinctive characteristic of a topographic map is the use of elevation contour lines to show the shape of the Earth's surface. Topographic maps also show roads, railroads, rivers, streams, lakes, boundaries, place or feature names, mountains, and more. Review the Base Map Online Store instructions and policies before ...