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Draper, Alberta

Coordinates: 56°40′24″N 111°15′30″W / 56.67333°N 111.25833°W / 56.67333; -111.25833 (Draper)
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Draper is located in Alberta
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Location of Draper Alberta

Draper is an unincorporated community in northern Alberta, Canada within the Regional Municipality (R.M.) of Wood Buffalo. It is located approximately 12 km (7.5 mi) southeast of Fort McMurray on the southern bank of the Clearwater River. The community consists mainly of acreages.[1]

History

Draper was founded in 1922 and named for Thomas Draper, who operated a quarry in the area and established the McMurray Asphaltum and Oil Company.[1]

Demographics

The population of Draper in 2012 was 197 according to a municipal census conducted by the R.M of Wood Buffalo.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Our Communities – Draper". R.M. of Wood Buffalo. Retrieved 2011-04-29.
  2. ^ "Municipal Census 2012: Count Yourself In!" (PDF). Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. p. 24. Retrieved January 26, 2013.

56°40′24″N 111°15′30″W / 56.67333°N 111.25833°W / 56.67333; -111.25833 (Draper)

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