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Description
Natural Resources Canada's CanVec product provides 50,000 elevation features including contour lines and elevation points. This digital cartographic reference originates from multiple authoritative sources like the National Topographic Data Base and satellite imagery, complying with international geomatics standards.
Use Cases
Generate digital elevation models by interpolating elevation point and contour line data.
Analyze terrain characteristics using contour line geometry for hydrological or slope modeling.
Integrate contour features with other CanVec layers for comprehensive topographic mapping applications.
Strengths
Contains 50,000 distinct elevation features.
Originates from multiple authoritative sources including the National Topographic Data Base and satellite imagery.
Complies with international geomatics standards for vector data.
Limitations
Specific row count, column definitions, and sample data are unavailable for detailed assessment.
Data is delivered in ESRI REST and HTML formats, which may require specialized GIS software for full utilization.
Provenance
Source
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), distributed by the Government of Yukon via GeoYukon.
Collection Method
Multi-source product compiled from the National Topographic Data Base, Mapping the North process, Atlas of Canada, GeoBase, and satellite imagery updates.
Time Range
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Freshness
Last updated March 2026.
Geography
Canadian territory.
License is listed as 'yk-oglyk'; users should verify specific terms and attribution requirements with the Government of Yukon before use.