General Information
Update Frequency: Yearly
Released By: Yukon Geological Survey
Contact Info: Maurice Colpron (867)667-8235 maurice.colpron@gov.yk.ca
Summary: This update of the Yukon bedrock geology map builds upon the previous compilation by Gordey and Makepeace (1999, 2001). The data set includes the bedrock geology, faults and contacts, geochronology and map index; published by Yukon Geological Survey (January 2022). New digital data are 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.
Citation: Yukon Geological Survey, 2022. Yukon digital bedrock geology. Yukon Geological Survey, https://data.geology.gov.yk.ca/Compilation/3 [accessed month day, year].
Downloads
| Name | Type | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web Map | Webmap | Web map for viewing the Bedrock Geology Data. | Open Link |
| Bedrock map (PDF) - 1M | Bedrock geology map (1M scale) - Feb. 2022 | Download PDF | |
| QGIS Layer File | QML | QML Layer to display symbology in QGIS. -August 2023 | Download ZIP |
| Bedrock Map - Legend | Bedrock geology legend - Feb. 2022 | Download PDF | |
| Shapefiles | Shapefile | Bedrock geology polygon shapefiles for Yukon - August 2023 | Download ZIP |
| Geodatabase | File Geodatabase | Geodatabase including complete geospatial dataset of the Yukon bedrock geology (version August 2023) | Download ZIP |
| Georeferenced 250k bedrock maps | Web | 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. | Open Link |
Description
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)
Revision History
| Date revised | Comment |
|---|---|
| 2015/03/03 | updated GIS and PDF files for all of Yukon (supercedes all previous versions) |
| 2016/02/18 | Updated PDF files (November 2015 release), added legend. |
| 2015/11/30 | Updated GIS files. Bundled Contacts and Faults. |
| 2018/05/03 | Updated Geodatabase, shapefiles, and web map to April 2018 version. |
| 2017/01/19 | Updated Geodatabase, shapefiles, and web map to Jan 2017 version. |
| 2022/02/01 | Updated geodatabase, shapefiles, and web map to Jan 2022 version. Merged bedrock map index compilation. |
| 2022/02/11 | Updated QGIS qml layer files for 2022. Now includes layers for faults and contacts. |
| 2023/09/01 | Updated for 2023. |
Related References
Last Updated: Jul 15, 2024
| Number | Title | Page(s) | Document Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-1 | Geology of Sab Lake (105B/7) and Meister Lake (105B/8 ), Yukon | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 1990-1 | Geology of the Mt. Westman Map Area (106D/1) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 1990-3 | Geology of 106D/8 & 7 (East Half) Map Areas | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2002-5 | Geological map of Truitt Creek (NTS 105L/1), central Yukon (1:50 000 scale) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2004-11 | Geological map of part of Waters Creek and Fire Lake map areas (part of NTS 105G/1,2), southeastern Yukon | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2004-20 | Preliminary geological map of the Quill Creek area (parts of NTS 115G/5, 6, 12), southwest Yukon (1:50 000 scale) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2003-12 | Geological map of southern Semenof Hills (part of NTS 105E/1,7,8), south-central Yukon (1:50 000 scale) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2004-1 | Bedrock Geology, Seagull Creek (105B/3), southern Yukon (1:50,000 scale) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2004-2 | Bedrock Geology, Dorsey Lake (NTS 105B/4), southern Yukon (1:50,000 scale) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2004-3 | Bedrock Geology, Morris Lake (105B/5), southern Yukon (1:50,000 scale) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2005-1 | Surficial Geology of Seagull Creek (parts of NTS 105F/10 and 7), Yukon (1:50,000 scale) | Open File (Geological - Surficial) | |
| 2001-3 | Preliminary Geological Map of Division Mountain Area (105E/5-West Half and 115 H/8 East Half), Central Yukon (1:50 000 scale) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 1997-3 | Preliminary geological map of Grass Lakes area, Pelly Mountains, southeastern Yukon | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 1990-2 | Geology Map of the Tiny Island Lake Map Area (105M/16) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2001-33 | Preliminary bedrock geological map of northern Finlayson Lake area (NTS 105G) Yukon Territory (1:100 000 scale) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2000-10 | Geological Map of Little Salmon Lake (Parts of 105L/1, 2 & 7), Central Yukon (1:50000 scale) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 1999-4 | Geological map of parts of Finlayson Lake area (105G/7, 8, and parts of 1, 2 and 9) and Frances Lake (parts of 105H/5 and 12) map areas, southeastern Yukon | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2000-17 | Preliminary geological map of part of the Money Creek area (105H/5), southeastern Yukon | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2000-16 | Preliminary geological map of part of the 'Tuchitua River North' area (105H/4), southeastern Yukon | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 1999-3 | Geological map of Wolverine Lake area, Pelly Mountains (NTS 105G/8), southeastern Yukon | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 1988-1 | Geology of Gravel Creek (105B/10) and Irvine Lake (105B/11) Map Areas, Southeastern Yukon | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2005-9 | Geological map of Livingstone Creek area (NTS 105E/8), Yukon (1:50 000 scale) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2005-10 | Bedrock geological map of part of Watson Lake area (all or part of NTS 105A/2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14), southeastern Yukon | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2005-11 | Geological map of the Duke River area (parts of NTS 115G/2, 3, 5, 6, 7), Yukon (1:50,000 scale) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 1986-1 | Geology of Spencer Creek (105B/1) and Daughney Lake (105B/2) Map Areas, Rancheria District, Southeastern Yukon | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2002-9 | Preliminary geological map of Glenlyon (105L/1-7,11-14) and northeast Carmacks (115I/9,16) areas, Yukon Territory (1:125 000 scale) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2000-15 | Preliminary geological map of part of the Klatsa River area (105H/3), southeastern Yukon | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2007-6 | Geology of the northern Whitehorse trough, Yukon (105E/12, 13 and parts of 11 and 14; 105L/4 and parts of 3 and 5; parts of 115H/9 and 16; 115I/1 and part of 8) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2007-7 | Bedrock Geology, Miles Ridge area, Yukon, (parts of NTS 115F/15, 16 and 115K/1,2) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2007-8 | Bedrock Geology, Koidern River area, Yukon,(parts of NTS 115F/9, 15, 16 and 115G/12) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2007-9 | Preliminary bedrock geology of part of Stevenson Ridge area (NTS 115J/3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, parts of 11 and 12; 115K/1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, parts of 15 and 16). | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2007-4 | Preliminary Geology Map of NTS 95D/6 (1:50 000 scale) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2008-1 | Rock-Eval/TOC data for 18 wells, Peel Plateau and Plain, Yukon Territory (65° 50’ to 67° 00’ N; 133° 45’ to 135° 15’ W) | Open File (Petroleum) | |
| 2008-2 | Regional stream sediment and water geochemical data, Nahoni Range area, west-central Yukon Territory (parts of NTS 116F, G and K) | Open File (Geochemical) | |
| 2008-21 | Bedrock Geology of the Silver Creek area, Yukon (NTS 115A/3 and parts of 115A/6) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2009-44 | Geological map of the ‘Mendocina Creek’ area (parts of 105E/8 and 105F/5) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2011-2 | Preliminary bedrock geology of the Ruby Ranges, southwestern Yukon, (Parts of NTS 115G, 115H, 115A and 115B) (1:150 000 scale) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2011-1 | Bedrock geology of Coal River map area (NTS 95D), Yukon | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2011-31 | Preliminary geological map of the northwestern Aishihik Lake area, parts of NTS 115H/12 and 13 (1:50 000-scale) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2013-1 | Bedrock geology along the Duke River fault near Squaw Creek, Yukon and British Columbia (part of NTS 115A/03 and 114P/14) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2013-2 | Bedrock geology along the Duke River fault near Silver Creek, Yukon (part of NTS 115B/16) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2013-3 | Bedrock geology along the Duke River fault near Jessie Creek, Yukon (part of NTS 115B/16) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2013-4 | Bedrock geology along the Duke River fault near Klutlan Glacier, Yukon (part of NTS 115F/07) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2013-5 | Bedrock geology along the Duke River fault near Bullion Creek, Yukon (part of NTS 115G/02) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2013-6 | Bedrock geology along the Duke River fault near Hoge Creek, Yukon (part of NTS 115G/05) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2013-13 | Geological map of the Rackla belt, east-central Yukon (NTS 106C/1-4, 106D/1) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2013-17 | Preliminary geological map of the Granite Lake area, parts of NTS 115A/10, 11, 14 and 15. | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2014-1 | Geological map of NTS 106B/04, east-central Yukon | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2003-1 | Aeromagnetic Total Field, 106E/SE-SW, Yukon Territory | Open File (Geophysical) | |
| 2014-11 | Geological map of Michie Creek (NTS 105D/9) and parts of Tagish (NTS 105D/8) areas | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2014-15 | Geological map of the Coal Creek Inlier, Ogilvie Mountains (NTS 116B/10-15 and 116C/9, 16) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2014-16 | Preliminary geological map of the Takhanne River area, NTS 115A/02 | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2014-17 | Preliminary geological map of the Kluhini River area, NTS 115A/07 | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2014-18 | Preliminary bedrock geology of the Mt. Decoeli area (parts of NTS 115A/12, 13 and 115B/9, 16) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2015-2 | Geological map of the Anvil Lake area, central Yukon, parts of NTS 105K/11 and 105K/12 | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2015-32 | Preliminary geological map of the Long Lake area, parts of NTS 115H/2 and 115H/7 | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2016-2 | Bedrock geology compilation of the eastern Rackla belt, NTS 105N/15, 105N/16, 105O/13, 106B/4, 106C/1, 106C/2, east-central Yukon | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2016-3 | Bedrock geology of the Tay Mountain area, central Yukon | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2016-39 | Preliminary geological map of the Hutshi Lakes and Cracker Creek map areas, parts of NTS 115A/15 and 115H/2 | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2016-40 | Geological map of the Earn Lake area, central Yukon, parts of NTS 105L/9, 15 and 16 | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2016-36 | Bedrock geology of the upper Hyland River area, NTS 105H/8, 9, 10, 15, 16 and 105I/2, southeast Yukon | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2017-1 | Revised geological map of Livingstone Creek area (NTS 105E/8) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| MR-18 | Ross River geothermal exploration project: Review of the 2014 work program | Miscellaneous Report | |
| 2018-2 | Bedrock geological map of the Mount Freegold district, Dawson Range | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2018-19 | Bedrock geology and metamorphism of the Anderson Lake area, parts of NTS 105H/07, 105H/10 and 105H/11, southeastern Yukon | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2019-1 | Geology of the eastern Lake Laberge area (105E), south-central Yukon | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2019-3 | Geology of northeastern Glenlyon area (NTS 105L/10, 13, 14, 15) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| 2020-42 | Geology of the Keno Hill district | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| YEG2021_8 | The Yukon Digital Bedrock Geology compilation | Annual Report Paper | |
| 2022-4 | Revised geological map of Mount Nansen area (NTS 115/I3 and part of 115I/2) | Open File (Geological - Bedrock) | |
| GM2024-1 | Bedrock geology map of the McQuesten Lake area, central Yukon (parts of NTS 106D/2, 3, 6 & 7) | Geoscience Map (Geological - Bedrock) |
