A 2004 pilot study produced this biophysical map of the Watson Lake area (NTS 105A/2) in Yukon. The map describes terrain conditions and ecological values at a 1:50,000 scale. It was created by the Government of Yukon as an essential tool for stewardship and sustainable development.
Use Cases
- Assess terrain suitability for development based on surficial geology and slope data
- Model ecological habitats based on vegetation community and structure information
- Plan resource extraction projects based on integrated terrain and ecological values
- Evaluate land stewardship strategies based on combined drainage and permafrost conditions
Strengths
- Map is produced at a detailed 1:50,000 scale for local-level analysis
- Integrates multiple biophysical factors including terrain and ecological values
Limitations
- Data is from a single 2004 study; freshness should be verified
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
Provenance
- Source
- Government of Yukon
- Collection Method
- Produced as part of a biophysical mapping pilot study
- Time Range
- 2004
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-17 16:02:47.951164
- Geography
- Watson Lake area (NTS 105A/2), Yukon, Canada