Upper Bakken Structure: Stratigraphic Framework Maps for Saskatchewan

Stratigraphic framework maps for the Saskatchewan Phanerozoic Fluids and Petroleum Systems project were produced using 2 km equi-spaced modified grids generated from a kriging algorithm. The dataset integrates and validates data from multiple regional projects completed by the Saskatchewan Ministry between 2003 and 2009. To minimize edge effects, stratigraphic data from wells in adjacent jurisdictions was also incorporated.

Use Cases

• Model subsurface fluid migration based on stratigraphic structure and isopach maps.
• Analyze regional petroleum systems based on integrated stratigraphic framework data.
• Conduct geospatial contouring and mapping based on kriged 2 km grid data.
• Correlate geological formations across projects based on validated and edited well data.

Strengths

• Data integration from multiple projects spanning 2003 to 2009, validated for consistency.
• Maps generated using a defined 2 km equi-spaced grid and kriging algorithm for spatial consistency.
• Includes data from adjacent jurisdictions to minimize edge effects during contouring.

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 and temporal bias inherent to the source projects.

Provenance

Source

Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry projects (Christopher, 2003; Saskatchewan Industry and Resources et al., 2004; Kreis et al., 2004; Marsh and Heinemann, 2006; Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and Resources et al., 2007; Heinemann and Marsh, 2009).

Collection Method

Data from several regional projects was validated, edited, and integrated. Stratigraphic framework maps were produced using Golden Software’s Surfer 9 kriging algorithm on 2 km equi-spaced modified grids.

Time Range

Project data spans from 2003 to 2009.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-29 12:01:04.509240; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Saskatchewan, Canada, with data from wells in adjacent jurisdictions.