Maps

 
 



Chrismar Adventure Map Series

A number of Algonquin Adventure Maps are available including Corridor North, Corridor South, Barron/Achray, Canoe Lake and Opeongo Lake. These maps are designed for outdoor adventurers such as hikers, backpackers and canoeists who need accurate, up-to-date, rugged maps.

The maps include topography, portage and camping site information. Their backsides contain commentary and photographs of the subject areas.

They are printed on specially-made, extra tough, waterproof plastic.

Published by: Chrismar Mapping Services Inc., P.O. Box 1277, Uxbridge, Ontario L9P 1N5
Web link: chrismar.com

Algonquin Provincial Park Map - by Jeffrey A. McMurtrie

Jeff McMurtrie has been a regular "Algonquin Adventurer" for a number of years. He's a student at York University and a member of the Executive Committee of the Algonquin Backcountry Recreationalists. He's also the author of a phenomenal map of Algonquin Park and the Haliburton Highlands.

His map is available for purchase from his own website .. as a wall-map, sectional maps or in book form. You can also both view it in detail and download it for free from his website. In addition he has some downloadable public domain archive maps available for download.

The amount of canoeing, camping, environmental and historical information packed into this map is tremendous.

Weblink: www.algonquinmap.com


Map of the Human History of Canoe Lake, Algonquin Park

Canoe Lake was once the center of logging activities in the park. It was also the site of the original park headquarters. The east-west Ottawa, Arnprior and Parry Sound Railway was built just beyond its north end, serving both local logging and tourism needs.

Since those early days, numerous lodges, youth camps and cottage leaseholds have come and gone around Canoe Lake. When Highway 60 and the Portage Store opened at the lake's south end in the mid-30's, Canoe Lake was set in its fate of becoming the "main street" to interior access for canoe trippers. Some of the history of Canoe Lake is still evident to canoeists paddling north against its typical headwind .. the youth camps, leasehold cottages and associated landmarks. However, a tremendous amount of Canoe Lake's history has rotted away or been overgrown .. to be only read about and wondered over.

Gaye Clemson and Chris Brackley have produced a 25x39" wall map presenting the full scope of both Canoe Lake's current and historical landmarks. Before next heading north from Access Point 5, spend a few hours with this wonderful map. You may well get the urge to explore Bonita Narrows, Whisky Jack Creek, the old Mowat town site and Potter Creek rather than 'just heading through' Canoe Lake.

Author: Gaye I. Clemson ( gclemson@pacbell.net ) and Chris Brackley
Copyright: 2001 by Gaye I. Clemson and Chris Brackley.
Published in 2001 in Canada by: www.globalinkage.net/canoelake
ISBN 0-9688797-1-3


Backroad Mapbook Algonquin Region

This large-format softcover book covers the larger "Algonquin Region", from North Bay to Huntsville and from Eganville to Deep River. It opens with a detailed 31 page text section on lake and stream fishing throughout the region. Itemizing bodies of water, it details the fish present within each and referes the reader to the appropriate map.

Next are 35 maps of the region. While each of Algonquin Park's interior campsite is not identified, you will find dogsledding and cross country skiing trails marked. Following the map section are text sections: eight pages of wilderness camping opportunites, ten text pages of paddling routes and eight pages of paddling routes. All in all, a useful addition to one's map collection.

Authors: Russell Mussio, Wesley Mussio and Jason Marleau
Published by: Mussio Ventures Ltd.., 232 Anthony Court, New Westminster, B.C. V3L 5T5
Web link: backroadmapbooks.com