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Getting Started

About the Atlas

Table of Contents

 

INTRODUCTION

        Saskatchewan in the World

        Saskatchewan in Canada

        Saskatchewan from Space

        The Environment of Saskatchewan

        Authors, References and Readings

 

ARCHAEOLOGY

        Introduction to Archaeology

        Glacial Retreat and Population Expansion

        Precontact Archaeology

        Rock Paintings in Northern Saskatchewan

        Authors, References and Readings

 

HISTORY

        Introduction to History

        Aboriginal Cultural Groups

        Territorial Changes of Aboriginal Cultural Groups

        Fur Trade Journeys 1691 - 1808

        The History of Fur Trade ca 1682 - post 1821

        Organized Expeditions 1819 - 1919

        Palliser Triangle

        Palliser Expedition 1857 - 1860

        Scientific Explorations 1870 - 1914

        Northern Missions 1820 - 1910

        Saskatchewan's Changing Boundaries

        First Nations and Treaties 1871 - 1906

        First Nations Linguistic Groups in Saskatchewan

        North West Mounted Police and the Indians

        Administration of Dominion Lands 1870 - 1930

        Development of Railways 1882 - 1931

        The Northwest Rebellion

        Population Characteristics of the Late 19th Century

        Ethnic Bloc Settlements 1850's - 1990's

        Band Economies 1897 - 1915

        Métis Scrip Commissions 1885 - 1924

        Maternity Care Facilities 1896 - 1960

        The Saskatchewan Range in 1906 and 1921

        Northern Fishery 1900 - 1948

        Protected Wildlife Lands 1887 - 1998

        Authors, References and Readings

 

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

        Introduction to Physical Environment

        Evolution of the Precambrian Shield

        Evolution of Post-Precambrian Rocks

        Bouguer Gravity and Residual Magnetics

        Bedrock Geology

        Earthquakes

        Lithoprobe

        Quaternary Geology

        Air Photos of Selected Glacial Features                               

        Topography

        Terrain Models

        Hydrography

        Median Monthly Streamflow

        Groundwater in Southern Saskatchewan

        Soils

        Typical Soil Landscapes and Soil Profiles

        Natural Vegetation

        Saskatchewan's Wild Lily

        Authors, References and Readings

 

CLIMATE

        Introduction to Climate

        Climatic Regions of Canada and North America

        Temporal Change of Climatic Regions

        Climate Visualization

        Climographs for Selected Stations

        Annual Mean Temperature

        Monthly Mean Temperature

        Record Temperatures

        Temperature - Selected Aspects

        Precipitation

        Number of Days with Precipitation

        Highest 24-Hour Precipitation

        Snowfall

        Annual Snowfall Comparison

        Annual Number of Days with Snowfall

        Snow Depth and Soil Temperature

        Solar Radiation

        Bright Sunshine

        Agroclimate

        Growing Season Drought

        Upper Air Circulation Patterns

        Surface Winds

        Synoptic Climatology

        Weather Hazards

        Notable Weather Events

        Severe Thunderstorms

        Climate Change

        Authors, References and Readings

 

WILDLIFE

        Introduction to Wildlife

        Mammals

        Amphibians and Reptiles

        Birds

        Bird Migration

        Fish

        Butterflies

        Ecoregions

        Endangered Spaces

        Protected Wildlife Areas

        Authors, References and Readings

 

NATURAL RESOURCES

        Introduction to Natural Resources

        Water Resources

        Annual Average Flow Volume

        South Saskatchewan Water Development

        Municipal Water Consumptions

        Forest Resources

        Commercial Forest Zone

        Forest Distrubances

        Mineral and Hydrocarbon Resources

        Natural Gas Fields and Distributions

        Authors, References and Readings

 

POPULATION

        Introduction to Population

        Population Distribution

        Settlement Map

        Population Characteristics

        Population Migration

        Population Change

        Trade Centres

        Population Characteristics of the North

        Socioeconomic Characteristics of the North

        Health Care Facilities

        Public Health

        Quality of Life

        Electoral Politics

        Authors, References and Readings

 

ECONOMY

        Introduction to Economy

        Saskatchewan's Economy

        Export Markets and Products

        Domestic Exports and Imports

        Inter-provincial Migration

        Distribution and Expenditures

        Soil Resources

        Agricultural Land Use

        Land Covers of Southern Saskatchewan

        Agricultural Production

        Structure of the Agriculture Industry

        Characteristics of Farm Operators

        Irrigation Practices

        Soil Conservation Practices

        Transportation and Marketing

        Food Processing

        Farm Management and Economics

        Wild Rice Production

        Agricultural Diseases and Pests

        Co-operatives

        Development of Transportation

        Highway Traffic Volume

        Employment by Industry and Occupation

        Authors, References and Readings

 

TOURISM

        Introduction to Tourism

        The Tourism Industry

        Outdoor Recreation

        Heritage and Cultural Attractions

        Accommodation

        Tourist Transportation

        Tourism Markets

        The Future of Tourism

        Authors, References and Readings

 

URBAN

        Introduction to Urban

        Radarsat Imagery

        Urban Evolution

        Urban Patterns

        Urban Population Characteristics

        Authors, References and Readings

 

GAZETTEER

        Selected Physical Features

        Selected Cultural Features