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January 16, 2007Vancouver BC

January 16, 2007Vancouver BC

ph (250) 952-0386Larry.Jones@gov.bc.ca

Workshop 2007

GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

BR

ITISH COLUMBIA

OutlineOutlineOverview and Explore– MapPlace Website– Data Delivery & Map Themes– Data Sources & Updates

Feature Topics– New Data & Maps– New MINFILE Online– Exploration Assistant with

Image Analysis Tool– Google Earth Display– MapBuilder & Markup

Examples & Benefits

BRITISH COLUMBIA

GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

Larry JonesGib McArthurPat DesjardinsKirk Hancock

Ward KilbyContributingdeveloper of MapPlace

What is MapPlace ?What is MapPlace ?Web application to interactively view, search and download geospatial data

Digital publication of geoscience maps, reports & databases

Create, copy and print maps and reports

Links to other data sources, articles, support documents and other map sites

research and plan for exploration investmentresearch and plan for exploration investment

MapPlace Toolbar & PopUp MenuMapPlace Toolbar & PopUp Menu

Geology ThemesGeology Themes

1:5M

GSC geologyof Canada

served from MapGuidesite in Ottawa

1:1M

BCGS 1:250,000 Terranes

Legend availablebelow 1:1.5M scale

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Coal Maps & Reports

Coal Maps & Reports

COALFILECOALFILESearchSearch

Mineral Properties AvailableMineral Properties Available MapPlace2Go designed for simple use MapPlace2Go designed for simple use

Fast ZoomEasy to Use & PrintLimited FunctionalityMines & Major Projects

BC Geoscience DatabasesBC Geoscience DatabasesMINFILE

Digital Geology Map

Mineral Potential

Geochemical Data

Geophysical Data

Exploration Reports

COALFILE Library

Mineral Deposits

BC Age database

Publications from 1887

…on top of Base Data

12,300 mineral occurrences

28,438 polygons

930 tracts

55K+ RGS; 10,500 rock

20 published surveys

27,700+ ARIS 96% scanned

828 reports; 10K boreholes

90 deposit descriptions

7760+ records

3370 geoscience maps & reports

Topo, Admin, Landuse, Imagery, geophysics

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Links to Links to Main Main

PagesPages

Contents

Other Links

Main Maps MainMaps

ThematicMaps

MainMaps

ThematicMaps

webmap.em.gov.bc.ca New Data Sources & UpdatesNew Data Sources & Updates

Accessing LRDW Database: Accessing LRDW Database: hundreds of hundreds of databases covering multiple aspects: Forests,databases covering multiple aspects: Forests,Surveys & Mapping, Fisheries, Environment Surveys & Mapping, Fisheries, Environment ……..

MINFILE and MTO data: MINFILE and MTO data: updates are currentupdates are current

ARIS ARIS –– more Assessment Reports: more Assessment Reports: scanned & online: 1947scanned & online: 1947--2005 some gaps2005 some gaps

MapBuilderMapBuilder:: quickly create & markquickly create & mark--up claim location mapsup claim location maps

More Geophysics, Geochemical, Publication DataMore Geophysics, Geochemical, Publication Data

New Maps: New Maps: 2005 Geophysical Surveys, Publication Search 2005 Geophysical Surveys, Publication Search SkeenaSkeena Arch, BeltArch, Belt--Purcell, MapPlace2GoPurcell, MapPlace2Go

Feature TopicsFeature Topics

New Data Layers & Maps

Publication Search Application

New MINFILE Online and PC System

Image Analysis Tool with ASTER

Google Earth – Custom data display

How to Construct GE KML Files

MapBuilder & Markup Tools

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BeltBelt--Purcell Purcell MetallogenicMetallogenic MapMapPublication Publication

RetrievalRetrievalAccess via Theme Access via Theme

Maps & Scroll down Maps & Scroll down to Geology Map to Geology Map

IndexesIndexes

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Publications Search ToolPublications Search Tool

Footprints of

reports by criteria

Select and view

report for details

Footprints of

reports by criteria

Select and view

report for details

Publications Search ToolPublications Search Tool

CGKN Metadata CatalogueCGKN Metadata Catalogue

CGKN catalogue is based on Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) standard for Geospatial Metadata

Access Main Maps and use BCGS map

View at <500,000 scale

Select multiple claims

Click on Report buttonfor more info

MTO Data Access EnhancementMTO Data Access Enhancement

Mineral Titles Mineral Titles OnLineOnLine ReportReport

Links to multiple claims.

Access to all aspects of the MTO

website information

Summary Summary Report for Report for

the the selected selected claimsclaims

Mineral Titles Detail ReportMineral Titles Detail Report

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Internet Mapping SitesInternet Mapping Sites

LIBC Web Map Service (WMS) Capabilities:http://libcwms.gov.bc.ca/wmsconnector/com.esri.wsit.WMSServlet/ogc_layer_service?request=getcapabilities

iMapBC websitewww.nric.ca

access to Land and Resource Data Warehouse (LRDW)

tools to interact with a over 300 spatial data sets

start with a base map and add layers to the map

upload your own data (SHP or CSV) to the map

analytical and mark-up tools; printing templates

save and restore map user sessions

link to Discovery Service for metadata on map layers

FME SDP ViewerFME SDP Viewer LRDWLRDW

Download LRDW Data

Download LRDW Data

Base Mapping and Geomatic ServicesBase Mapping and Geomatic Services

Continuous update of 12,300 occurrencesNew search types: Basic and AdvancedSearches include more fields Free text searches of Capsule Geology

and BibliographyNew online data entry moduleMINFILE/pc: download MS Access database

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Search Tabs

Select search type

Text stringsDrop / select boxes

MINFILE Search Results

Search Parameters

Reports available

Export MINFILENumbers

MINFILE Summary Report

Summary Report

Reports available

Hot Link to MapPlace.ca

Hot Link to ARIS Reports

Hot Links Hot Links –– Dynamic LinksDynamic Links

Link to PDF document

JavaScript frameprovides search

capabilities

Pop-Up Menuright-click on map

Print...

PanReloadCopyZoomBookmarksSelectView

About

Page Setup

Select Map ObjectsSelect within polygonSelect RadiusSelect PolygonSelect Clear

Cursor Position Viewing Scale Size of map window

Report for selected objectPan

Zoom-to search toolCopy to other

graphic package Exploration Assistant

Exploration Assistant

New Exploration Assistant ToolsNew Exploration Assistant Tools

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Investigate Mineral Tenures with Investigate Mineral Tenures with the Exploration Assistantthe Exploration Assistant

Access Main Maps

Access Main Maps

and useand use

Exploration Assistant

Exploration Assistant

Image AnalysisImage AnalysisButtonButton

Image Analysis ToolImage Analysis Tool

ASTER, Landsat, Aviris, Hyperion,

Enhanced Landsat

Image Analysis ToolImage Analysis Tool byW.E. Kilby

&C.E. Kilby

ASTER Project Objectives

Increase ASTER coverage on MapPlace

Enhance data quality

Produce derivative products

Create Mineral Alteration Index maps

Add alternative Google Earth display

Each Image has a page

Orthorectified

Save time & money $80US / Aster image

Use Anaglyph Glasses for viewing 3D

Use for project planning & presentation

ASTER Tutorial Manual & Videos using the Image Analysis Toolbox

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Image Analyzis Tool (IAT)Image Analyzis Tool (IAT)

Collection Date Link to Image Source

Tools

False Colour Composite 3/1,5/4,5/7False Colour Composite 3/1,5/4,5/7

ASTER CoverageASTER Coverage

Currently AvailableCurrently Available

Available SoonAvailable Soon

239 ASTER images80 per cent coverageincludes 100 new images

Enhanced KML (Google Earth) DisplayEnhanced KML (Google Earth) Display

replaced raster WMS with vector geology, faults and MINFILE

BC MinesBCBC Mines FaultsFaultsFaults

TerranesTerranesTerranesDeposit ExampleDeposit Deposit ExampleExample

MINFILE or ARIS AsterAsterAster

The form connects to the link below and adds the MINFILE numberhttp://webmap.em.gov.bc.ca/mapplace/GoogleEarth/GE_minfile_number.asp?minfile=094E++094

KML MINFILE - FormKML MINFILE - Form

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Google Earth with MINFILE

Google Earth interface with

MINFILE location plotted

Google Earth Google Earth interface with interface with

MINFILE location MINFILE location plottedplotted

MINFILE Info MINFILE Info CalloutCallout

Google Earth Google Earth MINFILE Summary ReportMINFILE Summary Report

Exploration DataExploration Data<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><kml xmlns="http://earth.google.com/kml/2.0"><Document><name>FILE_NAME</name><Placemark><name>LOCATION_NAME</name><description>

<![CDATA[DESCRIPTION<br><br><a href=‘URL'>LINK_TEXT</a>]]></description><Point><coordinates>LONGITUDE,LATITUDE,ELEVATION</coordinates>

</Point></Placemark>

</Document></kml>

Save as FILE_NAME.kml

Add Your Own LocationAdd Your Own Location

ARIS MapBuilderARIS MapBuilder ARIS MapBuilderARIS MapBuilder

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ARIS MapBuilderARIS MapBuilder ARIS MapBuilderARIS MapBuilder

ARIS MapBuilderARIS MapBuilder

http://http://webmap.em.gov.bc.ca/mapplace/minpot/mapbuilder.htmwebmap.em.gov.bc.ca/mapplace/minpot/mapbuilder.htm

BenefitsBenefitsBuilt & maintained at low costEfficient and Flexible

Satisfy client requests for custom queries & mapsRapid addition of new data & changes to existing data

Excellent client feedback since 1995BC Yukon Chamber of Mines Award 2000

Service to the Public Award 2001

Top Website at Ministry of Energy, Minesand Petroleum Resources

FREE Internet access to comprehensive data

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