Northern Settlements

Contained within the 4th Edition (1974) of the Atlas of Canada is a map that shows the chronology of selected facilities in settlements north of the 60th parallel. Selected facilities denoted include trading posts, missions, RCMP posts, post offices, weather stations and Distant Early Warning stations. Time periods in which the facilities were established as well as the operational status of these facilities as of 1965 is indicated.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 18:37 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 18:37 (UTC)
contact_email geoinfo@nrcan.gc.ca
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open_canada_date_published 1971-01-11 00:00:00
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title_fr Établissements septentrionaux
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