Maps and Geospatial Data
Websites
- GEOSCAN – Natural Resources of Canada Earth Sciences SectorFeatures records including publications of the Geological Survey of Canada and the Canada Centre for Remote Sensing, topographic maps, and external publications authored by ESS scientists and specialists. Data comes in two types: raster or vector. "Also provides links to publications available online or for free download (GeoPub and MIRAGE), as well as other information regarding ESS programs, and ordering publications." (Natural Resources Canada, 2013).
- Carte Hydrocarbures (MERN)Interactive map containing data related to hydrocarbons exploration and exploitation in Quebec.
IN FRENCH ONLY. - Mineral maps - Ministère de l'Énergie et des Ressources naturelles du Québec (MERN)This website contains various maps related to mining activities, mineral potential and mining rights in the province of Quebec.
IN FRENCH ONLY. - SIGÉOM - Ministère de l'Énergie et des Ressources naturelles du Québec (MERN)SIGÉOM is a spatial reference geomining information system created by the MERN. The «Examine» database contains geoscientific documentation published by the MERN and its predecessors and allows users to visualize a substantial number of reports and maps. There is also a map interface linked to the database “Examine” which allows users to see the geographic location of the documents.
- The National Geological Map Database - USGSNational archives of geological maps in the United States.
