1915 Alberta Map

Map Overview: 1915 Railway Map of Alberta

This historical document, titled "Railway Map of the Province of Alberta," was published in 1915 by the Department of Railways and Telephones. It serves as a detailed cartographic record of the province's rapidly expanding transportation infrastructure during the early 20th century.

• Infrastructure Detail: The map tracks the mileage and routes of major rail operators of the era, including the C.P.R., C.N.R., and the G.T.P.
• Administrative Layout: It displays the various land districts and surveyed townships, highlighting the organized settlement patterns of the time.
• Geographic Scope: Beyond rail lines, it outlines major river systems, lakes, and emerging settlements from the United States border in the south to the Peace River district in the north.

Interesting Alberta Facts from 1915

The year 1915 was a pivotal moment in Alberta's history, marked by both social progress and the pressures of the First World War:

The "Famous Five" Momentum: In 1915, Louise McKinney and other activists were in the heat of the battle for women's suffrage. Their efforts were so successful that by the following year, Alberta became one of the first provinces in Canada to grant women the right to vote.

Bumper Crop Records: Despite the global conflict, 1915 saw an extraordinary "Bumper Crop" in Alberta. Ideal weather conditions led to record-breaking grain yields, which were vital for supplying food to Allied forces in Europe.