Surficial Geology Map of Pelly Crossing Yukon at 1:20,000 Scale

Local-scale surficial geology mapping was completed as part of a community hazards mapping program coordinated by the Northern Climate ExChange. The map describes surface landscape features, sediment texture, genetic material, surface expression and geomorphological processes. Detailed methodology and hazard analysis are presented in an accompanying report.

Use Cases

• Assess landslide susceptibility based on surficial geology and geomorphological processes
• Model permafrost stability under future climate projections based on permafrost distribution data
• Identify flood risk zones based on analyses of past hydrological trends and topography
• Create intuitive hazard classification maps for community planning based on the stoplight colour system

Strengths

• Mapping was completed at a detailed 1:20,000 scale
• Incorporates a variety of data sets including topography, permafrost distribution, and future climate projections
• Includes an accompanying report detailing methodology and hazard analysis

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 region of Pelly Crossing

Provenance

Source

Government of Yukon | Gouvernement du Yukon

Collection Method

Mapping completed as part of a community hazards mapping program coordinated by the Northern Climate ExChange (Yukon Research Centre, Yukon College).

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-17 15:51:03.093688

Geography

Pelly Crossing, Yukon (part of NTS 115I/15)