1971 Alberta Map

About the 1971 Alberta Official Road Map

This document features the Province of Alberta Canada Official Road Map from 1971. The map provides a comprehensive overview of the province's highway networks, municipal boundaries, and geographic features during the early 1970s. It features detailed infrastructure routing across various zones, regional markers, and includes a comprehensive index of communities and locations on the right-hand margin.

Interesting Alberta Facts from 1971

• A Historic Political Shift: The year 1971 marked a massive turning point in Alberta's history. In the August general election, Peter Lougheed led the Progressive Conservatives to a stunning victory, defeating the incumbent Social Credit Party which had been in power for 36 consecutive years. This election kicked off a 44-year Progressive Conservative dynasty—the longest uninterrupted provincial government tenure in Canadian history.
• Urban Population Growth: By 1971, Alberta's two major cities were neck-and-neck in size but experiencing rapid growth due to the expanding energy sector. According to municipal data from that year, Edmonton's population sat at roughly 435,500 residents, while Calgary followed closely behind at approximately 398,000.