Canadian Hydrographic Obstacles Point Features From CanVec

2026-03-25 updated vector data from Natural Resources Canada's CanVec product details hydrographic obstacles like falls and rapids. The dataset, part of the Hydro Features collection, originates from multiple authoritative sources including the National Topographic Data Base and satellite imagery. It provides quality topographical information compliant with international geomatics standards.

Use Cases

• Map hydrographic obstacle locations like falls and rapids for terrain analysis and hazard identification.
• Integrate Water Obstacle point features with other Hydro Features entities like Waterbody and Watercourse for comprehensive watershed modeling.
• Use the vector format data from CanVec for cartographic reference and digital map creation in GIS applications.

Strengths

• Data originates from multiple authoritative sources including the National Topographic Data Base (NTDB) and satellite imagery (e.g., Landsat 7, Spot, Radarsat).
• Complies with international geomatics standards, ensuring interoperability.
• Updated on 2026-03-25, indicating recent maintenance.

Limitations

• Specific row count, column names, and sample data are unavailable, limiting pre-analysis assessment.
• The description focuses on source and format but lacks detail on specific attribute fields for each obstacle point.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Multi-source product from the NTDB, Mapping the North process, Atlas of Canada, GeoBase, and updated using satellite imagery coverage.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-25.

Geography

Canadian territory.