Making of Canada, Prairie Provinces - Published 1994 by National Geographic

Name: Making of Canada, Prairie Provinces - Published 1994 by National Geographic
Brand: National Geographic Maps
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Historical Regional Map | Alberta, Saskatchewan & Manitoba | Wall Format (686 × 518 mm) | Premium Finishes

A sweeping view across Canada’s vast interior, Prairie Provinces captures the scale, productivity, and natural character of the nation’s agricultural heartland. Published by National Geographic in December 1994 as part of the Making of Canada series, this map presents a region defined by open landscapes, rich soils, and enduring connections to land and transport.

Covering Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, it reveals how geography, agriculture, and infrastructure have shaped the Canadian West.

Why This Map Stands Out

A true heartland perspective
Explores the Prairie Provinces as Canada’s agricultural core.

Part of the Making of Canada series
Combines historical narrative with precise cartography.

Landscape and economy intertwined
Highlights how geography supports farming, transport, and settlement.

Rich regional identity
Captures the openness and scale of the Canadian prairies.

A clean, balanced wall map
Ideal for both learning and display.

🗺️ What the Map Shows

The Prairie Provinces: Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba
Vast grasslands and agricultural regions
Cities, towns, and transport routes across the plains
Key infrastructure linking east and west, including major rail corridors
Natural features such as rivers, lakes, and transitional landscapes
A regional framework connecting land use, settlement, and economy

📐 Size & Format

686 mm (W) × 518 mm (H)
Landscape orientation

A practical format ideal for:

Classrooms and geography education
Home offices and studies
Libraries and regional displays
Interiors inspired by open landscapes

✨ Premium Finishes

Format	Description
📜 Paper (160 gsm)	Heavyweight matte-coated paper—ideal for framing. Preserves clarity and fine detail.
🧼 Laminated (Encapsulated)	Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate. Durable, wipe-clean, and suitable for reference use.
🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails	Laminated map mounted with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord—ready to display.
🖼️ Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)	Printed with archival pigment inks. Adds depth and a refined finish.
🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails	Canvas paired with timber rails for a gallery-style presentation.

🔨 Please allow up to 10 working days for professionally mounted hang-railed finishes.

📊 Specifications

Feature	Detail
Title	Making of Canada: Prairie Provinces
Publisher	National Geographic
Published	1994
Scale	1:3,017,000
Dimensions	686 mm × 518 mm
Orientation	Landscape
Map Type	Historical / Regional
Coverage	Alberta, Saskatchewan & Manitoba
Collections	Canada, Historical
Materials	160 gsm matte paper / 2 × 80-micron laminate / 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas
Printing	Pigment-based, fade-resistant inks
Origin	Printed in Australia

🎯 Ideal For

Students and educators of Canadian geography and agriculture
Those interested in regional development and transport history
Collectors of National Geographic historical maps
Interiors seeking a clean, landscape-focused display piece
Gift buyers looking for a distinctive Canadian regional map

🌾 Canada’s Open Landscape

The Prairie Provinces are defined by scale and productivity:

Vast, fertile plains stretching to the horizon
Agricultural systems feeding a nation
Railways and infrastructure linking coast to coast
Landscapes shaped by both nature and human endeavour

This map captures that essence—offering a clear and compelling view of a region where land, industry, and movement come together.

🤝 Our Commitment

Printed in Australia using archival-quality production
Faithfully reproduced to preserve clarity and detail
Premium materials selected for durability and longevity
Each map is hand-checked before dispatch
Carefully packaged for safe delivery

🚚 Delivery

Paper, Laminated, Canvas (rolled): Dispatch within 1–2 business days
Hang-Railed Maps: Made to order—allow up to 10 working days
Packaging: Securely rolled in protective tubing

Explore Canada’s agricultural heartland—
a map that brings the Prairie Provinces into wide, open focus.

👉 Order now and add a sweeping Canadian landscape to your wall.

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