Canadian Landform Feature Lines From CanVec Topographic Data

Yukon territory data contains vector line features representing landforms like islands, shorelines, wooded areas, and eskers. It originates from Natural Resources Canada's CanVec product, compiled from the National Topographic Data Base, satellite imagery, and other authoritative sources. The dataset is distributed by the Government of Yukon for digital cartographic reference.

Use Cases

• Classify landform features like eskers and shorelines for topographic map generation.
• Analyze the spatial distribution of wooded areas and saturated soil features for environmental studies.
• Integrate cut line features with other geospatial layers for land use or infrastructure planning.

Strengths

• Complies with international geomatics standards for quality topographical information.
• Compiled from multiple authoritative sources including the National Topographic Data Base and satellite imagery (e.g., Landsat 7, Spot, Radarsat).
• Originates from the best available data sources covering Canadian territory.

Limitations

• Specific row count, column structure, and sample data are unavailable, limiting initial assessment.
• Data is provided in ESRI REST and HTML formats, which may require specific GIS software for full analysis.
• The description focuses on source pedigree but lacks concrete details on dataset scale and granularity.

Provenance

Source

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) CanVec product, distributed by the Government of Yukon via GeoYukon.

Collection Method

Multi-source product from the National Topographic Data Base (NTDB), Mapping the North process, Atlas of Canada, GeoBase, and updates using satellite imagery coverage.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated on 2026-03 25.

Geography

Canadian territory, specifically distributed via Yukon.