BGS Geology - 10k (DiGMapGB-10) Linear: UK Geological Features at 1:10k Scale

Linear geological features represent seven classes of structural features and landforms, such as faults, folds, and glacial channels. The data is at 1:10,000 scale with partial onshore coverage of approximately 30% of England, Scotland, and Wales. It is produced by the British Geological Survey and is available in vector format under a BGS data licence.

Use Cases

• Map subsurface fault networks based on the fault and dyke features.
• Analyze glacial landscape history based on landform features like drumlins and eskers.
• Model stratigraphic correlation based on fossil horizon and rock marker bed features.
• Identify areas of geological alteration for resource exploration based on alteration area features.

Strengths

• Data is at a detailed 1:10,000 mapping scale.
• Features are organized into seven distinct geological categories, including faults, folds, and landforms.
• Coverage includes approximately 30% of onshore Great Britain.

Limitations

• Onshore coverage is partial, not complete for Great Britain.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

British Geological Survey (BGS)

Collection Method

Geological mapping and survey.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-28 14:04:52.205681; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Partial onshore coverage of England, Scotland, and Wales.