174 sites were sampled in the Coal River area of southeastern Yukon during the summer of 2005. Analytical data for 50 elements in stream sediments and 60 variables in waters were collected under a joint agreement between the Yukon and Federal governments. The survey followed National Geochemical Reconnaissance protocols for collection, preparation, and analysis.
Use Cases
- Identify potential mineral deposits based on anomalous concentrations of 50 elements in sediments.
- Assess baseline water quality conditions in a remote watershed based on 60 measured variables.
- Map regional geochemical patterns for geological research based on spatially distributed samples.
- Support environmental monitoring and land-use planning based on standardized survey protocols.
Strengths
- 174 sample sites provide a spatially distributed dataset.
- Analytical data covers 50 elements in sediments and 60 variables in waters.
- Collection and analysis followed standardized National Geochemical Reconnaissance protocols.
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to the specific survey area.
Provenance
- Source
- Government of Yukon | Gouvernement du Yukon
- Collection Method
- A stream sediment and water survey carried out under a Joint Research Agreement.
- Time Range
- Summer of 2005
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-17 16:09:44.749264; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- Coal River area, southeastern Yukon Territory (portion of NTS map sheet 95E)