Canadian Landform Feature Polygons From CanVec Topographic Data

Yukon Territory data contains vector polygons for landform features including islands, shorelines, wooded areas, saturated soil, eskers, sand, and cut lines. The dataset originates from Natural Resources Canada's CanVec product, compiled from multiple authoritative sources like the National Topographic Data Base and satellite imagery.

Use Cases

• Classify landform feature types such as eskers or sand areas using polygon geometry for terrain mapping.
• Analyze the spatial distribution of wooded area and saturated soil polygons for environmental studies.
• Integrate island and shoreline polygons with other geospatial layers for coastal zone management.

Strengths

• Data originates from Natural Resources Canada's official CanVec cartographic product.
• Compiled from multiple authoritative sources including the National Topographic Data Base and satellite imagery (e.g., Landsat 7, Spot, Radarsat).
• Complies with international geomatics standards for quality topographical information.

Limitations

• Specific row count, column details, and dataset size are unknown.
• Sample data is unavailable, preventing assessment of attribute structure and completeness.
• Focus on Yukon Territory may limit applicability for analyses covering other Canadian regions.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Multi-source compilation from the National Topographic Data Base, Mapping the North process, Atlas of Canada, GeoBase, and satellite imagery updates.

Time Range

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Geography

Canadian territory, with distribution focus on Yukon.