The 2022 version of the Yukon bedrock geology map is regularly updated with new mapping and geochronology studies. The dataset is maintained by the Yukon Geological Survey and can be downloaded as GIS files or viewed online. Users are advised to consult the source website to ensure they are working with the latest version.
Use Cases
- Analyze regional bedrock composition based on the detailed legend summarizing rock assemblages
- Query geological features online using the Yukon Geological Survey interactive map service
- Update geological models based on the dataset's constant evolution from new geoscience studies
- Map stratigraphic relationships based on the improved stratigraphy from new mapping
Strengths
- Dataset is regularly updated with new mapping and geochronology studies
- Includes a detailed legend summarizing current understanding of rock assemblages
- Can be viewed and queried online via an interactive map service
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
Provenance
- Source
- Government of Yukon | Gouvernement du Yukon
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-17 16:04:35.287414; freshness should be verified
- Geography
- Yukon, Canada