Elevation Contour Lines for the City of Gatineau, Québec

GEOJSON and SHP files containing level curves, or lines of equal altitude, for the entire territory of Gatineau, Québec. This geospatial dataset, published under a CC-BY-4.0 license by the Government and Municipalities of Québec, was last updated on April 22, 2026. The lines represent the intersection of horizontal planes with the terrain relief.

Use Cases

• Generate topographic maps and 3D terrain models based on the described altitude isopleths.
• Analyze slope and drainage patterns for hydrological studies using the relief point data.
• Plan construction projects and assess land suitability by integrating the elevation contour lines.
• Model visual sightlines and viewsheds for urban design or environmental impact assessments.

Strengths

• Data is provided in standard geospatial formats (GEOJSON, SHP) for interoperability.
• Coverage is described as the entire territory of the City of Gatineau.
• Published under a permissive CC-BY-4.0 license for reuse and modification.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality and precision require manual inspection.

Provenance

Source

Government and Municipalities of Québec | Gouvernement et municipalités du Québec

Collection Method

Likely derived from topographic surveys or digital elevation models.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-22 19:06:55.719232; freshness should be verified.

Geography

City of Gatineau, Québec, Canada