Digital Data 2005-0012

Surficial Geology of the Peerless Lake Area, Alberta (NTS 84B) (GIS data, polygon features)

Authors: Paulen, R.C.; Fenton, M.M.; Pawlowicz, J.G.

Executive Summary

This GIS dataset depicts the surficial geology of the NTS map area 84B (polygon features). The 1:250 000 scale dataset was compiled from four published 1:100 000 scale maps (AGS maps 265, 266, 267 and 267). The aggregated data was generalized based on lithologic unit name. The process was overseen by the mapping geologist.The data are created in ArcInfo format and output for public distribution in Arc export (E00) and shapefile formats.

Place Keywords: 84b; alberta; buffalo head hills; canada; lubicon lake; peerless highlands; peerless lake; trout river

Theme Keywords: bedrock; bogs; dunes; eolian; eskers; fen; fluted moraine; geology; gis data; glacial sedimentology; glaciofluvial; glaciolacustrine; ice-thrust moraine; preglacial gravel; quaternary; stagnant ice moraine; surficial geology; surficial mapping; till