(26) Precipitation days and precipitation variability : Mean annual number of days with measurable precipitation -- Mean annual number of days with measurable snowfall -- Variability of annual precipitation. Compiled from information supplied by the Meteorological Division, Department of Transport. (Canada Department of Mines and Technical Surveys.)
3 maps showing precipitation in Canada. 2 maps 23 x 32 cm, 1 map 23 x 64 cm. Each includes a scale statement and a legend. Lambert Conformal Conic Projection Standard Parallels 49˚N and 77˚N. Descriptive text on verso: A "precipitation day" is considered to be a day on which the rainfall r...
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ftdavidrumseyc:oai:N/A:RUMSEY~8~1~323196~90092298 2024-05-12T08:07:20+00:00 (26) Precipitation days and precipitation variability : Mean annual number of days with measurable precipitation -- Mean annual number of days with measurable snowfall -- Variability of annual precipitation. Compiled from information supplied by the Meteorological Division, Department of Transport. (Canada Department of Mines and Technical Surveys.) Atlas of Canada. Department of Mines and Technical Surveys, Geographical Branch, Ottawa, Canada, 1957. (26) Precipitation days and precipitation variability. Canada. Department of Mines and Technical Surveys Nicholson, N. L. (Norman Leon) Comtois, Paul Canada 1958 Full Image Download in JP2 Format 50 64 https://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/detail/RUMSEY~8~1~323196~90092298 https://media.davidrumsey.com/MediaManager/srvr?mediafile=/Size4/RUMSEY~8~1/185/14001058.jpg unknown Department of Mines and Technical Surveys, Geographical Branch Ottawa 14001.000 https://www.davidrumsey.com/luna/servlet/detail/RUMSEY~8~1~323196~90092298 https://media.davidrumsey.com/MediaManager/srvr?mediafile=/Size4/RUMSEY~8~1/185/14001058.jpg 14001.058 Climate Weather Data Visualization National Atlas Thematic Atlas Atlas Map 1958 ftdavidrumseyc 2024-04-12T15:13:48Z 3 maps showing precipitation in Canada. 2 maps 23 x 32 cm, 1 map 23 x 64 cm. Each includes a scale statement and a legend. Lambert Conformal Conic Projection Standard Parallels 49˚N and 77˚N. Descriptive text on verso: A "precipitation day" is considered to be a day on which the rainfall recorded amounts to one hundredth of an inch or more, or the snowfall measured is one tenth of an inch or more . [Date of map inferred based upon atlas data.] First edition was in 1906 (see our 1645.000); second edition 1915 (1646.000). The title page of this edition is dated 1957 but the Foreword is dated 1958, as well as the maps on plates 91, 99 and 110. Atlas contains 110 plates, comprising a total of 505 maps in color; additionally, these maps include 57 insets. Bound in pale green boards with burgundy lettering and spine, including spine title "Atlas Of Canada. 1957” in gilt. Loose-leaf binding allows both removal and insertion of individual maps. Inside front cover: Canadian made product by Copeland-Chatterson Limited, Brampton, Ontario. In the Foreword, Minister of Mines and Technical Surveys Paul Comtois explains, "Since the last Atlas of Canada appeared in 1915, the economy of Canada has expanded in all directions. The population of the country has doubled. Newfoundland has joined it as the tenth province, and scientific surveys have revealed to an ever increasing extent the physical nature of its land and water resources. It is, therefore, the purpose o this edition of the Atlas to present, in maps, an outline of the physical background and the economic development of the nation at mid-century and to show how these factors are interwoven to produce the fabric of the life of our people … " In the Preface, Director of Department of Mines and Technical Surveys, Geographical Branch, N.L. Nicholson continues, “ … the Atlas provides a logical story in maps which embraces historical, physical, human, economic and social and political geography. The story begins with the way in which Canada was explored and mapped. It goes ... Map Newfoundland David Rumsey Historical Map Collection (Cartography Associates) Canada Nicholson ENVELOPE(78.236,78.236,-68.612,-68.612) |
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3 maps showing precipitation in Canada. 2 maps 23 x 32 cm, 1 map 23 x 64 cm. Each includes a scale statement and a legend. Lambert Conformal Conic Projection Standard Parallels 49˚N and 77˚N. Descriptive text on verso: A "precipitation day" is considered to be a day on which the rainfall recorded amounts to one hundredth of an inch or more, or the snowfall measured is one tenth of an inch or more . [Date of map inferred based upon atlas data.] First edition was in 1906 (see our 1645.000); second edition 1915 (1646.000). The title page of this edition is dated 1957 but the Foreword is dated 1958, as well as the maps on plates 91, 99 and 110. Atlas contains 110 plates, comprising a total of 505 maps in color; additionally, these maps include 57 insets. Bound in pale green boards with burgundy lettering and spine, including spine title "Atlas Of Canada. 1957” in gilt. Loose-leaf binding allows both removal and insertion of individual maps. Inside front cover: Canadian made product by Copeland-Chatterson Limited, Brampton, Ontario. In the Foreword, Minister of Mines and Technical Surveys Paul Comtois explains, "Since the last Atlas of Canada appeared in 1915, the economy of Canada has expanded in all directions. The population of the country has doubled. Newfoundland has joined it as the tenth province, and scientific surveys have revealed to an ever increasing extent the physical nature of its land and water resources. It is, therefore, the purpose o this edition of the Atlas to present, in maps, an outline of the physical background and the economic development of the nation at mid-century and to show how these factors are interwoven to produce the fabric of the life of our people … " In the Preface, Director of Department of Mines and Technical Surveys, Geographical Branch, N.L. Nicholson continues, “ … the Atlas provides a logical story in maps which embraces historical, physical, human, economic and social and political geography. The story begins with the way in which Canada was explored and mapped. It goes ... |
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(26) Precipitation days and precipitation variability : Mean annual number of days with measurable precipitation -- Mean annual number of days with measurable snowfall -- Variability of annual precipitation. Compiled from information supplied by the Meteorological Division, Department of Transport. (Canada Department of Mines and Technical Surveys.) |
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(26) Precipitation days and precipitation variability : Mean annual number of days with measurable precipitation -- Mean annual number of days with measurable snowfall -- Variability of annual precipitation. Compiled from information supplied by the Meteorological Division, Department of Transport. (Canada Department of Mines and Technical Surveys.) |
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(26) Precipitation days and precipitation variability : Mean annual number of days with measurable precipitation -- Mean annual number of days with measurable snowfall -- Variability of annual precipitation. Compiled from information supplied by the Meteorological Division, Department of Transport. (Canada Department of Mines and Technical Surveys.) |
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(26) precipitation days and precipitation variability : mean annual number of days with measurable precipitation -- mean annual number of days with measurable snowfall -- variability of annual precipitation. compiled from information supplied by the meteorological division, department of transport. (canada department of mines and technical surveys.) |
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