JLC Topo Map 21E05: Sherbrooke

Topographic Maps Scale 1: 50 000 are suitable for a wide variety of applications, from emergency management, urban planning, surveying, resource development, to camping, canoeing, hunting and fishing to name a few. Why? Because they represent the earth’s features accurately and to scale, on a two-dimensional surface. This section provides information to facilitate the use of topographic maps, and also how to obtain paper and digital maps.

Many of you are already familiar with the topographic maps produced by JLC géomatique. If you have purchased a map in the past, you know that they are accurate and provide several benefits that other maps available on the market are lacking.

For the province of Quebec, the data used in the topographical maps is from the Ministry of Natural Resources Quebec at the scale of 1:20000. The databases are the most detailed and accurate for topographical purposes.

The main characteristic of our maps is that they illustrate an updated network of forest roads, adding to the pleasure of riding in the forest. These forest roads are updated yearly. As an additional feature, the three-dimensional effect provides a more realistic look and feel of the terrain

Chart index of the JLC topo maps 1:50 000 scale

To see our topo map collection, click here.

Dimensions:

The size of topographic maps scale 1:50,000 – Government of Canada may vary depending on the edition of the map because the covering of the map, what is found in the margin, outside the map, varies depending on its edition .

Format:

• Paper: cheaper but more fragile. Not recommended for outdoor excursions. Ideal for using a lead pencil or highlighters.
• Laminated: tear-resistant and waterproof. Possibility of writing and erasing on the card using permanent marker or non-permanent. The best choice for keeping Topographic Maps Scale 1: 50 000 longer, whether in your home or outdoors.

Custom Maps:

• It’s possible to order a custom map with a closer look at your region. We can produce maps at larger scales, such as 1:20,000, 1:10,000, and even higher!
• Simply contact us by email, phone, or in person to place an order and clearly identify your area.
• Additional options for custom maps: adding a satellite photo, adding contour lines (up to 1 meter depending on the scale), adding lot boundaries, and adding the boundaries of public lands (Crown lands) and private lands.
• Maps can be created anywhere in Canada. JLC topographic maps are more up-to-date than federal and provincial government maps. A smart choice if you have time.