Yukon Geological Folds Map Data

250,000 geological fold features from the Yukon Territory, documenting rock types from Early Proterozoic to Recent periods. Distributed by the Government of Yukon via GeoYukon, this dataset captures complex terrane interactions and deformation episodes.

Use Cases

• Map spatial distribution of geological folds across diverse terrane environments described in the record.
• Analyze fold patterns relative to described episodes of compressional and extensional deformation.
• Integrate fold features with other geological map data for regional structural modeling.

Strengths

• Contains 250,000 mapped geological fold features.
• Covers a wide range of rock types from Early Proterozoic to Recent.
• Describes complex geological history including terrane interactions and multiple deformation episodes.

Limitations

• Column structure and sample data are unavailable, limiting immediate analytical understanding.
• Data is specific to the Yukon Territory, limiting broader geographical applicability.
• Relies on descriptive geological interpretation which may require domain expertise to utilize.

Provenance

Source

Government of Yukon, distributed via GeoYukon.

Collection Method

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Time Range

Geological ages from Early Proterozoic to Recent.

Freshness

Last updated March 2026.

Geography

Yukon Territory, Canada.