Geochemistry Data, Nechako NATMAP Project
(NTS 93F; 93K; 93N; 93L/16; 93L/09;
93M/01; 93M/02; 93M/07; 93M/08)
by L.C. Struik, D. MacIntyre and N.L. Hastings
BCMEMPR Open File 2001-09 / GSC Open File 4356
CD-ROM (released by GSC in August 2002)
Digital Data Download from GeoPub
CD ROM Readme.txt
Data display on MapPlace
This CD-ROM provides new geochemical data, acquired for central British Columbia, as part of the Nechako NATMAP project. This was a joint partnership among the Geological Survey of Canada, the BC Geological Survey of the B.C. Ministry of Energy and Mines, universities and industry. The geochemical data is in Geographic Information System (GIS) accessible format and was derived by analyses of glacial till, glacial lake sediment, lake bottom sediment, lake water, lodgepole pine bark, stream silt and rocks. The concentrations can be viewed combined with the new geological maps of the Nechako NATMAP project, which are included digitally on the CD-ROM.
This release provides an invaluable compilation of high-quality geochemical data, integrated with new bedrock and surficial geology maps, which will enhance mineral exploration and environmental studies in central B.C. The dataset is compiled to provide a baseline resource for a variety of users who may require geoscience information.
The CD-ROM includes a limited edition of SurView®, a GIS viewing application for Microsoft Windows, developed at the Geological Survey of Canada and originally released as GSC Open File 2661. SurView® runs directly from the CD-ROM. It can display, print and, to a limited extent, query spatial data. This provides an opportunity for those without specialized GIS software to create and view various geochemical and geological thematic maps on screen. The data is available in ArcInfo and various GIS transfer formats for use in the GIS software of your choice.
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For questions or more information on geology and minerals in British Columbia contact BCGS Mailbox or call toll free (BC Residents only).
