Geological Map of Canada - Map D1860A
This dataset is a vector GIS version of the Geological Survey of Canada Map D1860A, "Geological Map of Canada", at a scale of 1:5,000,000. The attribute information of the dataset allows for a number of thematic maps to be created by the user, for example: a tectonic map depicting the geological building blocks and related structures (faults and folds) that resulted in the assembly of the Canadian landmass or a metallogenic map showing the distribution and nature of important mineral deposits and their genetic relationships to their host geological formations. The file size of the entire vector dataset is approximately 162mb
Coordinate system: Geographic (Lat. and Long.) - NAD 27
Source format: ESRI Shapefiles and Interchange E00 (ArcGIS/ArcView)
Released: January 1997
Library Call Number: GD.CA.36
Available Themes / Layers
Faults, Geology, Provincial Boundaries, and Water.
Restrictions on Access
This resource is available to University of Western Ontario students, faculty and staff for academic, research or personal reasons. Patrons will be required to present a valid UWO ID card and sign a release form when requesting the data. Data must be requested in person at the Map and Data Centre Reference desk.
Data Manipulation / Usage
The Map and Data Centre has 2 GIS workstations equipped with ArcGIS 10.0 and other software to explore/manipulate the data. UWO users may also copy requested resources to a data storage device (ex. USB flash drive, CD-R) for research or teaching use outside of the library. Natural Resources Canada should be cited in any maps or graphics generated.
Sample View of the Data
Onshore" Geology in the Cape Breton Island Area - Nova Scotia
Sample Citation
Geological Map of Canada [computer file]. Geological Survey of Canada, Map D1860A. Ottawa: Natural Resources Canada, 1997.
