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Contained within the 2nd Edition (1915) of the Atlas of Canada, is a map that shows the extent of forested regions, using various colouring, in Canada. These regions include the Southern forest, Northern forest, and the Cordilleran forest. The map presents general portions of forested areas across the country which has been generally cleared of timber. Displayed is the section of Northern Forest that are less densely wooded; mixed prairie and woodland; prairie and outliers. There are also lists, by province, of the principal trees in Canada, in addition to notes of when distribution is confined to a comparatively small portion of the area of the province. The map also includes major cities, rivers, major bodies of water, and some railway systems that extend into the U.S.

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Name	Format	Description	Link
	33		https://ftp.geogratis.gc.ca/pub/nrcan_rncan/raster/atlas_2_ed/eng/environment/ecology/page17_18.pdf
	22		https://ftp.geogratis.gc.ca/pub/nrcan_rncan/raster/atlas_2_ed/eng/environment/ecology/page17_18.jpg

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