Abstract
This update of the Yukon bedrock geology map builds upon the previous compilation by Gordey and Makepeace (1999, 2001). The dataset includes the bedrock geology, faults, and contacts; published by Yukon Geological Survey (January 2016). The new digital data is being released incrementally and will be updated regularly as new parts of the compilation are ready. Any errors noted by the user of this data should be reported promptly to the Yukon Geological Survey.
Capsule
Yukon Bedrock Geology Map
This update of the Yukon bedrock geology map builds upon the previous compilation by Gordey and Makepeace (1999, 2001). It includes new, detailed bedrock geology maps and regional compilations that have been published by the Yukon Geological Survey and the Geological Survey of Canada, as well as some recent thesis works. A few of these maps were partially integrated into the digital dataset by Gordey and Makepeace (2003), but only as overlay to the 1999 compilation. A number of errors and omissions from the 1999 compilation of Gordey and Makepeace were also noted and corrected during compilation of this version of the map.
The Yukon bedrock geology GIS dataset is regularly updated and can be downloaded from the Yukon Geological Survey’s website: www.geology.gov.yk.ca. Users are advised to consult the website regularly to ensure they are working with the latest version of the geodatabase or shape files. This update of the GIS dataset includes an expanded attribute structure (compared to the 1999 dataset) that facilitates searching of the geodatabase.
This dataset requires the gscGeology font in order to properly label the bedrock polygons. This font file is packaged with the dataset when downloaded from geomaticsyukon.ca or geology.gov.yk.ca.
The Yukon Geological Survey aims to provide users with the best available geoscience data for Yukon. Any revisions or additional geological information known to the user would be welcomed by the Yukon Geological Survey.
Contact Person: Maurice Colpron (Maurice.Colpron@gov.yk.ca)
This update of the Yukon bedrock geology map builds upon the previous compilation by Gordey and Makepeace (1999, 2001). It includes new, detailed bedrock geology maps and regional compilations that have been published by the Yukon Geological Survey and the Geological Survey of Canada, as well as some recent thesis works. A few of these maps were partially integrated into the digital dataset by Gordey and Makepeace (2003), but only as overlay to the 1999 compilation. A number of errors and omissions from the 1999 compilation of Gordey and Makepeace were also noted and corrected during compilation of this version of the map.
The Yukon bedrock geology GIS dataset is regularly updated and can be downloaded from the Yukon Geological Survey’s website: www.geology.gov.yk.ca. Users are advised to consult the website regularly to ensure they are working with the latest version of the geodatabase or shape files. This update of the GIS dataset includes an expanded attribute structure (compared to the 1999 dataset) that facilitates searching of the geodatabase.
This dataset requires the gscGeology font in order to properly label the bedrock polygons. This font file is packaged with the dataset when downloaded from geomaticsyukon.ca or geology.gov.yk.ca.
The Yukon Geological Survey aims to provide users with the best available geoscience data for Yukon. Any revisions or additional geological information known to the user would be welcomed by the Yukon Geological Survey.
Contact Person: Maurice Colpron (Maurice.Colpron@gov.yk.ca)
Products
Name
Location
Public
Comment
| Bedrock Map - Legend | http://ygsftp.gov.yk.ca/YGSIDS/compilations/BedrockGeology/OF2016-1_legend.pdf | Yes | Bedrock geology legend - Jan. 2016 |
| QGIS Layer File | http://ygsftp.gov.yk.ca/YGSIDS/compilations/BedrockGeology/BedrockGeology.qml | Yes | QML Layer to display symbology in QGIS. |
| Bedrock map (PDF) - 1M | http://ygsftp.gov.yk.ca/publications/openfile/2016/OF2016-1_map.pdf | Yes | Bedrock geology map (1M scale) - Jan. 2016 |
| Web Map | http://yukon2.maps.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=c1544758b4ff4d24ab6638e32b846514 | Yes | Web map for viewing the Bedrock Geology Data (May 2018). |
| Shapefiles | ftp://ftp.geomaticsyukon.ca/GeoYukon/Geological/Yukon_Bedrock_Geology_Complete/Yukon_Bedrock_Geology_Complete.shp.zip | Yes | Bedrock geology polygon shapefiles for Yukon - May 2018 |
| Geodatabase | ftp://ftp.geomaticsyukon.ca/GeoYukon/Geological/Yukon_Bedrock_Geology_Complete/Yukon_Bedrock_Geology_Complete.fgdb.zip | Yes | Geodatabase including complete geospatial dataset of the Yukon bedrock geology (version May 2018) |
| Georeferenced 250k bedrock maps | http://data.geology.gov.yk.ca/Compilation/23 | Yes | These georeferenced pdf maps contain the most current bedrock geology information in Yukon. They are intended for use in software such as Avenza PDF Maps. |
| Bedrock Map Index | http://ygsftp.gov.yk.ca/YGSIDS/compilations/BedrockGeology/Bedrock_Map_Index_2019.zip | Yes | Map Index 2019 - 0.75 MB |
Field Descriptions
Field Name
Field Description
Valid Values
| REFERENCE | Source for polygon (publication) | TEXT(254) |
| LABEL_250K | Code for 250k label using gscGeology font | TEXT(12) |
| LABEL_1M | Code for 1M label using gscGeology font | TEXT(12) |
| ROCK_NOTES | Comment(s) for rock type | TEXT(254) |
| ROCK_MINOR | Minor lithology(ies) within map unit | TEXT(100) |
| ROCK_MAJOR | Major lithology(ies) within map unit | TEXT(100) |
| ROCK_SUBCL | Rock subclassification | TEXT(50) |
| ROCK_CLASS | Rock classification | TEXT(50) |
| AGE_ MIN_MA | Minimum age – numerical (in m.y.) | NUMBER(FLOAT) |
| STAGE_ MIN | Minimum age – Stage/Age (timescale) | TEXT(50) |
| EPOCH_ MIN | Minimum age – Epoch/Series (timescale) | TEXT(50) |
| PERIOD_ MIN | Minimum age – Period/System (timescale) | TEXT(50) |
| ERA_MIN | Minimum age – Era (timescale) | TEXT(50) |
| AGE_MAX_MA | Maximum age – numerical (in m.y.) | NUMBER(FLOAT) |
| STAGE_MAX | Maximum age – Stage/Age (timescale) | TEXT(50) |
| EPOCH_MAX | Maximum age – Epoch/Series (timescale) | TEXT(50) |
| PERIOD_MAX | Maximum age – Period/System (timescale) | TEXT(50) |
| ERA_MAX | Maximum age – Era (timescale) | TEXT(50) |
| TECT_ELEM | Tectonic element (e.g. Selwyn basin, Whitehorse trough) | TEXT(50) |
| TERR_LABEL | Short label for terrane (e.g. YT, AX, SM…) | TEXT(10) |
| TERRANE | Terrane | TEXT(50) |
| NAME | Name of geological features | TEXT(50) |
| MEMBER | Member (stratigraphic) and equivalents | TEXT(50) |
| FORMATION | Formation (stratigraphic) and equivalents | TEXT(50) |
| GP_SUITE | Group (stratigraphic); Suite (plutonic, metamorphic); Complex; Assemblage | TEXT(50) |
| SUPERGROUP | Supergroup | TEXT(50) |
| UNIT_ORIG | Original map unit – at scale of capture (from published map) | TEXT(25) |
| UNIT_250K | 1:250 000-scale map unit | TEXT(25) |
| UNIT_1M | 1 million-scale map unit | TEXT(25) |
Last Updated: Dec 2, 2019
Compilation History
Finished Date
Comment
| Mar 3, 2015 | updated GIS and PDF files for all of Yukon (supercedes all previous versions) |
| Feb 18, 2016 | Updated PDF files (November 2015 release), added legend. |
| Nov 30, 2015 | Updated GIS files. Bundled Contacts and Faults. |
| May 3, 2018 | Updated Geodatabase, shapefiles, and web map to April 2018 version. |
| Jan 19, 2017 | Updated Geodatabase, shapefiles, and web map to Jan 2017 version. |
