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The map title is Ontario. Tactile map scale. 2.1 centimetres = 200 kilometres North arrow pointing to the top of the page. Borders of the province of Ontario, shown as dashed and solid lines. The Great Lakes and part of Hudson Bay, shown with a wavy symbol to indicate water. A circle and the city name to show the location of Thunder Bay and Windsor. A filled star and the abbreviation "TO" to show the location of Toronto. An unfilled star and the city name to show the location of Ottawa. Text labels for Hudson Bay, James Bay, Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and the abbreviation LO to indicate Lake Ontario. The word lake is abbreviated as L. The abbreviation "MB" to indicate the province of Manitoba. The abbreviation "QC" to indicate the province of Quebec. The abbreviation "USA" to indicate the neighbouring country, the United States of America. Tactile maps are designed with Braille, large text, and raised features for visually impaired and low vision users. The Tactile Maps of Canada collection includes: (a) Maps for Education: tactile maps showing the general geography of Canada, including the Tactile Atlas of Canada (maps of the provinces and territories showing political boundaries, lakes, rivers and major cities), and the Thematic Tactile Atlas of Canada (maps showing climatic regions, relief, forest types, physiographic regions, rock types, soil types, and vegetation). (b) Maps for Mobility: to help visually impaired persons navigate spaces and routes in major cities by providing information about streets, buildings and other features of a travel route in the downtown area of a city. (c) Maps for Transportation and Tourism: to assist visually impaired persons in planning travel to new destinations in Canada, showing how to get to a city, and streets in the downtown area.
This US Edition presents the World Navigation Map (Places) basemap style. This vector tile layer presents a basemap for the world, symbolized with a navigation map style with the additional content of global Places. These shops, services, restaurants, attractions, and other points of interest are displayed with icons and labels. This comprehensive street map includes highways, major roads, minor roads, railways, water features, cities, parks, landmarks, building footprints, and administrative boundaries. This vector tile layer provides unique capabilities for customization and high-resolution display. This vector tile layer is built using the same data sources used for other Esri Vector Basemaps. Data sources in this map include-United States and Canada: SafeGraphrest of the World: TomTomCheck out other US Edition styles in the United States Vector Tile Layers group. The layer is used in the Navigation (Places) basemap supporting the United States Vector Basemaps gallery.Customize this StyleLearn more about customizing this vector basemap style using the Vector Tile Style Editor. Additional details are available in ArcGIS Online Blogs and the Esri Vector Basemaps Reference Document.
This map is designed to be used as a basemap by GIS professionals and as a reference map by anyone. The map includes administrative boundaries, cities, water features, physiographic features, parks, landmarks, highways, roads, railways, and airports overlaid on land cover and shaded relief imagery for added context. The map provides coverage for the world down to a scale of ~1:72k. Coverage is provided down to ~1:4k for the following areas: Australia and New Zealand; India; Europe; Canada; Mexico; the continental United States and Hawaii; South America and Central America; Africa; and most of the Middle East. Coverage down to ~1:1k and ~1:2k is available in select urban areas. This basemap was compiled from a variety of best available sources from several data providers, including the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. National Park Service (NPS), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Department of Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN), GeoBase, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Garmin, HERE, Esri, OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community. For more information on this map, including the terms of use, visit us online.
Important Note: this item is marked as Deprecated and will no longer be maintained. Please use one of the following items instead:World Topographic Map Swiss Style (VT)World Topographic Map Swiss Style (VT) - deWorld Topographic Map (Vector Tile)This map is designed to be used as a basemap by GIS professionals and as a reference map by anyone. The map includes cities, water features, physiographic features, parks, landmarks, highways, roads, railways, airports, and administrative boundaries, overlaid on land cover and shaded relief imagery for added context. Alignment of boundaries is a presentation of the feature provided by our data vendors and does not imply endorsement by Esri or any governing authority.The map provides coverage for the world down to a scale of ~1:72k. Coverage is provided down to ~1:4k for the following areas: Africa, Australia and New Zealand; Europe and Russia; India; the continental United States and Hawaii; Canada; Mexico; most of the Middle East; Pacific Island nations; South America and Central America. Coverage down to ~1:1k and ~1:2k is available in select urban areas. This basemap was compiled from a variety of best available sources from several data providers, including the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , U.S. National Park Service (NPS), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Department of Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN), GeoBase, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, DeLorme, HERE, and Esri. Data for Africa and Pacific Island nations from ~1:288k to ~1:4k (~1:1k in select areas) was sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors. The data for the World Topographic Map is provided by the GIS community. You can contribute your data to this service and have it served by Esri. For details on the coverage in this map and the users who contributed data for this map via the Community Maps Program, view the list of Contributors for the World Topographic Map.Feedback: Have you ever seen a problem in the Esri World Topographic Map community basemap that you wanted to see fixed? You can use the Topographic Map Feedback web map to provide feedback on issues or errors that you see in the Esri World Topographic Map. The feedback will be reviewed by the ArcGIS Online team and considered for one of our updates.
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Contained within the 3rd Edition (1957) of the Atlas of Canada is a map that shows the distribution of the Canadian population, circa 1951. Population sizes are indicated on the map by representative units of 50 or 1000. In southern Canada, the population of the 15 metropolitan areas and urban centres of 25 000 inhabitants and over is shown by a disc, the area of which is proportional to its population. The scale ranges from metropolitan Montreal (1 395 400 inhabitants) to Glace Bay (25 586 inhabitants). There are still very small populations in northern Canada, but there are clusters within Capital cities, and a even larger concentration south, near the U.S. border, in particular along ocean or inland coastlines. The congregation near or on the coastline of water indicate the influence of industry, natural resources and trade. Two graphs accompany this map. The first graph shows the numerical distribution of population for 1951 by Canada, the provinces and the territories. The second graph shows the percentage distribution of population for 1951 by province and territory.
Contained within the 2nd Edition (1915) of the Atlas of Canada is a map that shows the telegraph network for Maritime Provinces and areas of Quebec. More then one line may have followed the same route, but only one line is indicated on the map, especially in larger cities. Therefore, well-settled portions of the country are likely to have more then one telegraph line serving the principal towns along each route indicated. Most telegraph lines run alongside railways. The map includes the routes and destinations of underwater cables. The railway systems and telegraph network cross the Canadian-United States border. A table indicates the range (in miles) of 25 important wireless stations.
This map is designed to be used as a basemap by GIS professionals and as a reference map by anyone. The map includes administrative boundaries, cities, water features, physiographic features, parks, landmarks, highways, roads, railways, and airports overlaid on land cover and shaded relief imagery for added context. The map provides coverage for the world down to a scale of ~1:72k. Coverage is provided down to ~1:4k for the following areas: Australia and New Zealand; India; Europe; Canada; Mexico; the continental United States and Hawaii; South America and Central America; Africa; and most of the Middle East. Coverage down to ~1:1k and ~1:2k is available in select urban areas. This basemap was compiled from a variety of best available sources from several data providers, including the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. National Park Service (NPS), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Department of Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN), GeoBase, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Garmin, HERE, Esri, OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community. For more information on this map, including our terms of use, visit us online at http://goto.arcgisonline.com/maps/World_Topo_Map
This vector tile layer presents the World Navigation Map (Places) style (World Edition) and provides a basemap for the world, featuring a Navigation style designed for use during the day in mobile devices with the additional content of global Places. These shops, services, restaurants, attractions, and other points of interest are displayed with icons and labels. This comprehensive street map includes highways, major roads, minor roads, railways, water features, cities, parks, landmarks, building footprints, and administrative boundaries. This vector tile layer provides unique capabilities for customization, high-resolution display, and use in mobile devices.This vector tile layer is built using the same data sources used for other Esri Vector Basemaps. For details on data sources contributed by the GIS community, view the map of Community Maps Basemap Contributors. Esri Vector Basemaps are updated monthly.The Places data sources in this map include:United States and Canada: SafeGraphrest of the World: TomTomThis layer is used in the Navigation (Places) web map included in ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World.See the Vector Basemaps group for other vector tile layers. Customize this StyleLearn more about customizing this vector basemap style using the Vector Tile Style Editor. Additional details are available in ArcGIS Online Blogs and the Esri Vector Basemaps Reference Document.
This map is designed to be used as a basemap by GIS professionals and as a reference map by anyone. The map includes administrative boundaries, cities, water features, physiographic features, parks, landmarks, highways, roads, railways, and airports overlaid on land cover and shaded relief imagery for added context. The map provides coverage for the world down to a scale of ~1:72k. Coverage is provided down to ~1:4k for the following areas: Australia and New Zealand; India; Europe; Canada; Mexico; the continental United States and Hawaii; South America and Central America; Africa; and most of the Middle East. Coverage down to ~1:1k and ~1:2k is available in select urban areas. This basemap was compiled from a variety of best available sources from several data providers, including the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. National Park Service (NPS), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Department of Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN), GeoBase, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, DeLorme, HERE, Esri, OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community. For more information on this map, including the terms of use, visit us online.
This comprehensive retail point-of-interest (POI) dataset provides a detailed map of retail establishments across the United States and Canada. Retail strategists, market researchers, and business developers can leverage precise store location data to analyze market distribution, identify emerging trends, and develop targeted expansion strategies.
Point of Interest (POI) data, also known as places data, provides the exact location of buildings, stores, or specific places. It has become essential for businesses to make smarter, geography-driven decisions in today's competitive retail landscape of location intelligence.
LocationsXYZ, the POI data product from Xtract.io, offers a comprehensive retail store data database of 6 million locations across the US, UK, and Canada, spanning 11 diverse industries, including: -Retail store locations -Restaurants -Healthcare -Automotive -Public utilities (e.g., ATMs, park-and-ride locations) -Shopping centers and malls, and more
Why Choose LocationsXYZ for Your Retail POI Data Needs? At LocationsXYZ, we: -Deliver POI data with 95% accuracy for reliable store location data -Refresh POIs every 30, 60, or 90 days to ensure the most recent retail location information -Create on-demand POI datasets tailored to your specific retail data requirements -Handcraft boundaries (geofences) for shopping center locations to enhance accuracy -Provide retail POI data and polygon data in multiple file formats
Unlock the Power of Retail Location Intelligence With our point-of-interest data for retail stores, you can: -Perform thorough market analyses using comprehensive store location data -Identify the best locations for new retail stores -Gain insights into consumer behavior and shopping patterns -Achieve an edge with competitive intelligence in retail markets
LocationsXYZ has empowered businesses with geospatial insights and retail location data, helping them scale and make informed decisions. Join our growing list of satisfied customers and unlock your business's potential with our cutting-edge retail POI data and shopping center location intelligence.
Geographic Information System Analytics Market Size 2024-2028
The geographic information system analytics market size is forecast to increase by USD 12 billion at a CAGR of 12.41% between 2023 and 2028.
The GIS Analytics Market analysis is experiencing significant growth, driven by the increasing need for efficient land management and emerging methods in data collection and generation. The defense industry's reliance on geospatial technology for situational awareness and real-time location monitoring is a major factor fueling market expansion. Additionally, the oil and gas industry's adoption of GIS for resource exploration and management is a key trend. Building Information Modeling (BIM) and smart city initiatives are also contributing to market growth, as they require multiple layered maps for effective planning and implementation. The Internet of Things (IoT) and Software as a Service (SaaS) are transforming GIS analytics by enabling real-time data processing and analysis.
Augmented reality is another emerging trend, as it enhances the user experience and provides valuable insights through visual overlays. Overall, heavy investments are required for setting up GIS stations and accessing data sources, making this a promising market for technology innovators and investors alike.
What will be the Size of the GIS Analytics Market during the forecast period?
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The geographic information system analytics market encompasses various industries, including government sectors, agriculture, and infrastructure development. Smart city projects, building information modeling, and infrastructure development are key areas driving market growth. Spatial data plays a crucial role in sectors such as transportation, mining, and oil and gas. Cloud technology is transforming GIS analytics by enabling real-time data access and analysis. Startups are disrupting traditional GIS markets with innovative location-based services and smart city planning solutions. Infrastructure development in sectors like construction and green buildings relies on modern GIS solutions for efficient planning and management. Smart utilities and telematics navigation are also leveraging GIS analytics for improved operational efficiency.
GIS technology is essential for zoning and land use management, enabling data-driven decision-making. Smart public works and urban planning projects utilize mapping and geospatial technology for effective implementation. Surveying is another sector that benefits from advanced GIS solutions. Overall, the GIS analytics market is evolving, with a focus on providing actionable insights to businesses and organizations.
How is this Geographic Information System Analytics Industry segmented?
The geographic information system analytics industry research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD billion' for the period 2024-2028, as well as historical data from 2018-2022 for the following segments.
End-user
Retail and Real Estate
Government
Utilities
Telecom
Manufacturing and Automotive
Agriculture
Construction
Mining
Transportation
Healthcare
Defense and Intelligence
Energy
Education and Research
BFSI
Components
Software
Services
Deployment Modes
On-Premises
Cloud-Based
Applications
Urban and Regional Planning
Disaster Management
Environmental Monitoring Asset Management
Surveying and Mapping
Location-Based Services
Geospatial Business Intelligence
Natural Resource Management
Geography
North America
US
Canada
Europe
France
Germany
UK
APAC
China
India
South Korea
Middle East and Africa
UAE
South America
Brazil
Rest of World
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The retail and real estate segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period.
The GIS analytics market analysis is witnessing significant growth due to the increasing demand for advanced technologies in various industries. In the retail sector, for instance, retailers are utilizing GIS analytics to gain a competitive edge by analyzing customer demographics and buying patterns through real-time location monitoring and multiple layered maps. The retail industry's success relies heavily on these insights for effective marketing strategies. Moreover, the defense industries are integrating GIS analytics into their operations for infrastructure development, permitting, and public safety. Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 4D GIS software are increasingly being adopted for construction project workflows, while urban planning and designing require geospatial data for smart city planning and site selection.
The oil and gas industry is leveraging satellite imaging and IoT devices for land acquisition and mining operations. In the public sector,
This layer displays the location of alternative fuel stations across the U.S. and Canada. Alternative fuel sources include biodiesel, compressed natural gas, electric, ethanol, hydrogen, liquefied natural gas, propane and renewable diesel. Attributes include the station name, location, access, hours and more. Zoom into the map for more detail.This data is maintained by an Aggregated Live Feed routine that accesses the US Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) API website.Source: NREL Alternate Fuel Stations (ALL)Update Frequency: The service data is refreshed once DailyArea Coverage: Contiguous US, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Canada.Coordinate System: Web Mercator Auxiliary Sphere (3857)Layer Summary:Stations: Point layer containing locations of all Alternate Fueling StationsRevisionsMar 17, 2023: Released to the public!This layer is provided for informational purposes and is not monitored 24/7 for accuracy and currency.
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Contained within the 3rd Edition (1957) of the Atlas of Canada is a map that shows the density of the Canadian population for 1951. The first map display Western provinces, while the second map concentrates on southern Ontario and the Maritimes. Only the most populous areas are covered. Population density is illustrated by denoting the number of inhabitants per square mile. It shows a significant difference in the population distribution across Canada, mainly in urban and metropolitan areas. The cities with greater inhabitants are clusters within Capital cities, and a even larger concentration south, near the U.S. border, in particular along ocean or inland coastlines.
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Contained within the 2nd Edition (1915) of the Atlas of Canada is a map that shows the geologic rock types of Western Canada. This map denotes the bedrock geology using letter codes and colour to indicate surface coverage and principal rock types. The legend includes the period and epoch rock types were formed. The map also includes major cities and railway networks extending into the U.S.
THIS IS A GEOREFERENCED FILE. Map of the Lower Mainland of British Columbia from the U.S.-Canada border to Seaton Lake in the north and from the coast to Similkameen River and Vermillion. Using red ink to show a network of different kinds of trails mostly adjacent to the Fraser River and other rivers including trails proposed by Colonel Moody, old Hudson's Bay Company trails, trails in progress, mule trails, trails in need of improvement, and trails to/from different points in the U.S
This map is designed to be used as a basemap by GIS professionals and as a reference map by anyone. The map includes cities, water features, physiographic features, parks, landmarks, highways, roads, railways, airports, and administrative boundaries, overlaid on land cover and shaded relief imagery for added context. Alignment of boundaries is a presentation of the feature provided by our data vendors and does not imply endorsement by Esri or any governing authority.The map provides coverage for the world down to a scale of ~1:72k. Coverage is provided down to ~1:4k for the following areas: Africa, Australia and New Zealand; Europe and Russia; India; the continental United States and Hawaii; Canada; Mexico; most of the Middle East; Pacific Island nations; South America and Central America. Coverage down to ~1:1k and ~1:2k is available in select urban areas. This basemap was compiled from a variety of best available sources from several data providers, including the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) , U.S. National Park Service (NPS), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Department of Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN), GeoBase, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, DeLorme, HERE, and Esri. Data for Africa and Pacific Island nations from ~1:288k to ~1:4k (~1:1k in select areas) was sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors. Specific country list and documentation of Esri's process for including OSM data is available to view.The data for the World Topographic Map is provided by the GIS community. You can contribute your data to this service and have it served by Esri. For details on the coverage in this map and the users who contributed data for this map via the Community Maps Program, view the list of Contributors for the World Topographic Map.Feedback: Have you ever seen a problem in the Esri World Topographic Map community basemap that you wanted to see fixed? You can use the Topographic Map Feedback web map to provide feedback on issues or errors that you see in the Esri World Topographic Map. The feedback will be reviewed by the ArcGIS Online team and considered for one of our updates.
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This worldwide street map presents highway-level data for the world. Street-level data includes the United States; much of Canada; Mexico; Europe; Japan; Australia and New Zealand; India; South America and Central America; Africa; and most of the Middle East. This comprehensive street map includes highways, major roads, minor roads, one-way arrow indicators, railways, water features, administrative boundaries, cities, parks, and landmarks, overlaid on shaded relief imagery for added context. The map also includes building footprints for selected areas. Coverage is provided down to ~1:4k with ~1:1k and ~1:2k data available in select urban areas. The street map was developed by Esri using Esri basemap data, DeLorme basemap layers, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) elevation data, Intact Forest Landscape (IFL) data for the world; HERE data for Europe, Australia and New Zealand, North America, South America and Central America, Africa, and most of the Middle East; OpenStreetMap contributors for select countries in Africa and Pacific Islands; MapmyIndia data in India; NGCC data for China; and select data from the GIS user community. For more information on this map, including the terms of use, visit us online.
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The Canada Basemap Transportation (CBMT) is a raster tile service that provides spatial reference context with an emphasis on transportation networks across Canada. It is designed especially for use as a background layer in a web mapping application or geographic information system (GIS). Access: Access is free of charge under the terms of the Open Government Licence - Canada. Data Sources: Data for the CBMT is sourced from the following datasets: - Topographic data of Canada – CanVec Series - Official names from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGNDB). Projections: - Data is provided in the EPSG:3978 (NAD83 Canada Atlas Lambert) projected coordinate system. - Data is provided in the EPSG:3857 (WGS84 Pseudo-Mercator) projected coordinate system. Geographic Coverage: - The CBMT in the EPSG:3857 has complete coverage of the world, with full datasets in Canada and only partial data in other parts of the world including boundaries, Country Names, and major cities. - The CBMT in the EPSG:3978 covers the entire geographic area of Canada and some major transportation routes and cities in the northern States of the USA. Additional Versions: - The CBMT is available as a dynamic service (WMS) or a tiled service (ESRI REST and WMTS). - A geometry-only version (CBMT GEOM) and a text-only version (CBMT TXT) are available. - French versions of the basemap are accessible via the Carte de base du Canada - Transport (CBCT).
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Contained within the 3rd Edition (1957) of the Atlas of Canada is a map that shows the distribution of the Canadian population, circa 1951. Population sizes are indicated on the map by representative units of 50 or 1000. In southern Canada, the population of the 15 metropolitan areas and urban centres of 25 000 inhabitants and over is shown by a disc, the area of which is proportional to its population. The scale ranges from metropolitan Montreal (1 395 400 inhabitants) to Glace Bay (25 586 inhabitants). There are still very small populations in northern Canada, but there are clusters within Capital cities, and a even larger concentration south, near the U.S. border, in particular along ocean or inland coastlines. The congregation near or on the coastline of water indicate the influence of industry, natural resources and trade. Two graphs accompany this map. The first graph shows the numerical distribution of population for 1951 by Canada, the provinces and the territories. The second graph shows the percentage distribution of population for 1951 by province and territory.
Important Note: This item is in mature support as of July 2021. A new version of this item is available for your use. Esri recommends updating your maps and apps to use the new version.World Topographic Map is designed to be used as a basemap by GIS professionals and as a reference map by anyone. The map includes cities, water features, physiographic features, contours, parks, landmarks, highways, roads, railways, airports, and administrative boundaries, overlaid on shaded relief imagery for added context.This basemap is compiled from a variety of authoritative sources from several data providers, including the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. National Park Service (NPS), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Department of Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN), HERE, and Esri. Data for select areas is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors. Specific country list and documentation of Esri's process for including OSM data is available to view. Additionally, data for the World Topographic Map is provided by the GIS community through the Community Maps Program. View the list of Contributors for the World Topographic Map.CoverageThe map provides coverage for the world down to a scale of ~1:72k. Coverage is provided down to ~1:4k for the following areas: Africa, Australia and New Zealand; Europe and Russia; India; most of the Middle East; Pacific Island nations; Alaska; Canada; Mexico; South America and Central America. Coverage is available down to ~1:2k and ~1:1k in select urban areas.CitationsThis layer includes imagery provider, collection date, resolution, accuracy, and source of the imagery. With the Identify tool in ArcGIS Desktop you can see topographic citations. Citations returned apply only to the available map at that location and scale.UseYou can add this layer to the ArcGIS Online Map Viewer, ArcGIS Desktop, or ArcGIS Pro. To view this layer in a web map, see this Topographic basemap.
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The map title is Ontario. Tactile map scale. 2.1 centimetres = 200 kilometres North arrow pointing to the top of the page. Borders of the province of Ontario, shown as dashed and solid lines. The Great Lakes and part of Hudson Bay, shown with a wavy symbol to indicate water. A circle and the city name to show the location of Thunder Bay and Windsor. A filled star and the abbreviation "TO" to show the location of Toronto. An unfilled star and the city name to show the location of Ottawa. Text labels for Hudson Bay, James Bay, Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and the abbreviation LO to indicate Lake Ontario. The word lake is abbreviated as L. The abbreviation "MB" to indicate the province of Manitoba. The abbreviation "QC" to indicate the province of Quebec. The abbreviation "USA" to indicate the neighbouring country, the United States of America. Tactile maps are designed with Braille, large text, and raised features for visually impaired and low vision users. The Tactile Maps of Canada collection includes: (a) Maps for Education: tactile maps showing the general geography of Canada, including the Tactile Atlas of Canada (maps of the provinces and territories showing political boundaries, lakes, rivers and major cities), and the Thematic Tactile Atlas of Canada (maps showing climatic regions, relief, forest types, physiographic regions, rock types, soil types, and vegetation). (b) Maps for Mobility: to help visually impaired persons navigate spaces and routes in major cities by providing information about streets, buildings and other features of a travel route in the downtown area of a city. (c) Maps for Transportation and Tourism: to assist visually impaired persons in planning travel to new destinations in Canada, showing how to get to a city, and streets in the downtown area.