DLS🇨🇦 Canada
Alberta 5th Meridian (W5) DLS descriptions
The 5th Meridian (W5) runs through central Alberta near Calgary. Ranges west of it cover the foothills and central corridor.
What to know about Alberta 5th Meridian (W5)
- W5 covers much of the Alberta foothills, including prime oil-and-gas acreage.
Example descriptions
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Last reviewed June 2026. General information about survey systems — not legal, title, or survey advice.
Sources: Natural Resources Canada — About Canada Lands surveys, NRCan — Manual of Instructions for the Survey of Dominion Lands.