A new era of change was occurring in Canada's northernmost reaches as this map came to print in September 1997. With the creation of Nunavut, a homeland for the Inuit people, the country would gain a new province in April of 1999. Part of the "Making of Canada" series and half of a two-map set on the region, this map of the Yukon and Northwest Territories highlights historical sites and the abundant national and territorial parks and wildlife areas.
The 1997 Yukon and Northwest Territories map features:• Inset map of Nunavut
• Geographical and historical notes
• Mountains, rivers, lakes, swamps, and glacier or ice fields
• Roads, winter roads, passenger railroads, airports, and airfields
• Indian reserves, wildlife areas, national parks, and territorial parks
• Oil fields and pipelines
• Northern limit of wooded country
Coverage Area: Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories
| Geography | Yukon And Northwest Territories |
|---|---|
| Geotype | Region |
| Map Type | Historical Maps |
| Publisher | NG Classic |
| Usage Type | Classroom Maps |