1. Ministry of Energy and Mines
BRITISH
COLUMBIA
The MapPlace - An Internet-based Mineral Exploration Tool
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2. The MapPlace Web Site Features & Design Available Data & Maps Examples
The MapPlace Team:
Larry – manages and maintains the site
Don – supports bedrock geology data and performs GIS acrobatics
Pat - worked with Terrain data and provides GIS solutions
Ward – developed the site from 1997 to July 2000
Larry Jones
Don MacIntyre
Pat Desjardins
Ward Kilby
acknowledged as early
developer of MapPlace
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3. BCGS The MapPlace Home page is a good one to bookmark.
It is a WINDOW to our databases. It has links to other Branch data such as Assessment
Report searches and links to Monthly Releases, Bedrock maps online, Publications, a newly design Geochemistry site, and mineral occurrence searches.
You can see when our data was last updated; review our FAQ page and update activity on the MapPlace; and see a Summary of Data available.
The home page has links to other data sources, articles and other map sites. Extensive online Autodesk help is available. MapGuide View download instructions are here.
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4. What is The MapPlace ?
An Internet-based system providing access to vast amounts of geospatial data
Users can interactively view, search and download datasets
Create, copy and print maps and reports
What is The MapPlace?
Free client access to data and software.
Ease to use.
Has GIS functionality, such as zoom, go to, buffering, selecting objects within polygons, digitizing points on screen.
The site supports all major GIS and database formats (vector, raster and point data). Links to legends, reports, downloads, PDF files, URL locations.
Integrates easily with other MapGuide servers, giving access data to their data. E.g. federal and other ministry data.
MapPlace is the front end of our delivery systems for geoscience data.
Partners include the GSC and DFO.
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5. Internet BCGS Microsoft's Internet Info Server OLE DB Cold Fusion
MapGuide
Author
.MWF
.MLF
Raster Image
Web Browser
MapGuide Viewer
Netscape, Microsoft
.MWF
HTML Document
CORDLINK
MapGuide Server
(cordlink.gsc.mrcan.gc.ca/cordlink1/)
NGSC/CGPD
MMSD
(ntserv.gis.nrcan.gc.ca/cgpd/)
(mmsd1.mms.nrcan.gc.ca/maps)
MINFILE/ARIS
ColdFusion Servers
MINERAL TITLES
ColdFusion Server ( (
Internet
.MWF
Raster
MapPlace
Web Server
MapGuide Server
CGI Gateway Interface
CGI Gateway
Microsoft's Internet Info Server (
Cold Fusion
SQL RDBMS
SDF Data Files
OLE DB
.HTML
Raster Data Files
.CFM
Access
MapPlace Configuration:
Autodesk MapGuide Server - is a utility that serves map data in vector, raster and point format.
ColdFusion Server - is used to grab data for reporting or downloading
Autodesk MapGuide Author - is used for preparing data and create maps to be published over the Internet. Links to attribute data, such as Mineral Tenure, mineral occurrences and assessment reports are made through the Author. Federal and other ministry partners data can be server directly.
Autodesk MapGuide Viewer - Autodesk MapGuide Viewer is the user front end. It is used to view, query and report through the maps served.
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6. What Data is Available ?
Metallic & industrial mineral potential ranking
Bedrock & surficial geology
Regional silt & water geochemistry (RGS)
Mineral occurrences (MINFILE) & COALFILE
Assessment reports (ARIS)
MINPOT – MapPlace was the original Internet delivery vehicle for Mineral Potential data.
Other databases added, including aggregates.
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Mineral & Petroleum Tenure/PNG Wells

7. Base Data Available Administrative boundaries, gazetteer, grids
Topographic features, such as roads, rivers, and contours
Raster images - digital elevation model (DEM) shaded relief, satellite (LandSat), aeromagnetics & othophotos
Base databases.
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8. No. of Objects / Coverage Reports, Downloads and Web Links
8350 boreholes;
3324 trenches;
11,917 titles;
very large;
7000 TRIM maps;
Data
Object Type
No. of Objects / Coverage
Reports, Downloads and Web Links
Bedrock Geology
Polygon, Line
60,000; 180,570
legend reports & download
Mineral Potential
Polygon
788
data report & download
Aggregate
Point, Polygon
725 pts / 3 areas
table download
COAL Reports, Boreholes, Trenches, Bulk Samples
Point, PDF files
reports & downloads
459 bulk samples
MINFILE
Point
12,091
reports, downloads, links
ARIS
25,941
RGS
44,428
complete data download
Mineral Tenure
41,862
report & links
Crown Grants
Raster image
100%
TIFF file downloads
Petroleum Tenure & Wells
14,405 wells
Topography: Contours, Roads, Rail, Rivers, Lakes, Aquifers
Points, Polygon, Line
1122 aquifers
Geographic Locations (Map Grids, Gazetteer)
41,500
Administration Areas (First Nations, Parks, Forestry)
multiple
Raster Images
DEM, LandSat, Aeromagnetics, Gravity, Orthophotos
This table summarizes the main databases.
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9. Geology BCGS 1:250,000 scale compilation
legend reports & download maps in GIS format
GSC 1:1 M & 1:5 M scale geology of Canada
served from MapGuide site in Ottawa
Terranes, Mineral Potential, Indexes
Bedrock geology layers are visible under 1:1.5 million scale.
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10. Geology
1:5,000,000
1:1,000,000
1:250,000
Various levels of detail are presented with different visible scales.
Terranes

11. Geology with 1:250,000 Contour Lines
Legend reports are attached to the layers which included Faults and Contacts; Geology polygons coloured by age and rock class (sedimentary, intrusive etc.); Geology polygons hatched by rock type (this hatch pattern is transparent and can be superimposed on raster images); Geology labels based on the lithostratigraphic map unit. The cursor flyout also has information on the map unit represented by each polygon, plus it gives the poly-id and previous keycode so that geologic revisions can be done for specific polygons.
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12. Point Databases MINFILE - mineral occurrence locations
linked to reports, downloads & MINFILE\www searches
ARIS - exploration assessment report index
linked to reports, downloads, ARIS searches & PDF reports
COALFILE - reports, boreholes, trenches, bulk samples
linked to reports, downloads & PDF reports
RGS - regional geochemistry surveys
linked to spreadsheet downloads
Others – PNG wells, claim posts, aggregate pits,
gazetteer, mining & smelting operations
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13. MINFILE with LandSat & Report Link
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14. ARIS with Ortho- photo & Link to PDF Report
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15. Map report of COALFILE data on DEM
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Map report of COALFILE data on DEM

16. Regional Geochemisty Surveys (RGS) on DEM
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17. Mineral Tenure with Aeromag & Link to Report
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18. MapPlace Tools & Menu Vector, Raster, Point display
URL & database linkages from map objects
Hardcopy and digital output
Zoom, copy, bookmarks, view reports
Buffer generation, multiple projections, distances
Object selection by buffer, polygon, radius
Client input capabilities
Extensive help & tutorials
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19. 21 Theme Maps Available BCGS BCGS Geology Map Exploration Assistant
Mineral Titles Map
World Map
Canada Map
USA Map
Jennings River Geology
Barkerville Geology
Lillooet LRMP Map
Guichon Batholith
Vernon Geology Map
Aggregate Potential Map
Terrain Map Index
Regional Geophysics Map
Relief and Radar Map
Southeast BC Geophysics
Petroleum Titles and Wells
Coal Map
BC Geology Map Index
GSC & GSB Geology Indexes
Mineral Activity Maps
First three are the main maps.
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20. Available Maps
The BCGS Geology Map has access to most of the available geospatial datasets.
The Exploration Assistant allows you to actively search and display elements of 4 main databases.
The Mineral Titles Map displays mineral, placer and Coal tenures, with a lower window linked to Titles database. Crown Grant rasters are downloadable on this map.
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21. Investigate The MapPlace
Select Available Maps and review More Details
Select Theme Maps and browse choices
Select BCGS Geology Map from Available Maps
Glance over Layer Groups and try Collapse/Expand buttons
Downloads are located at the top of the legend
Point data are located in the middle of the legend
Polygons are generally next in the legend
Rasters are at the bottom of the legend
Multiple selection of layers are with the use of the CTRL key
Status line at the bottom shows cursor position, width of maps and scale
Double click links to MINFILE and TITLES
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22. Exploration Assistant query tools (JavaScript, ColdFusion)
Gazetteer to find location
Discovery Potential: where Mineral Resource Assessment program predicted new deposits
MINFILE by commodity or deposit type or name
Regional Geochemistry by provincial or map sheet statistical threshold
Geology by age, lithology and terrane
Mineral Titles by claim name and anniversary date
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23. Exploration Assistant
Report for selected object
Pan
Zoom-to search tool
Copy to other graphic package
Exploration Assistant
JavaScript frame provides search capabilities
Pop-Up Menu
use the right mouse button
Print...
Pan
Reload
Copy
Zoom
Bookmarks
Select
View
About
Page Setup
Select Map Objects
Select within polygon
Select Radius
Select Polygon
Select Clear
Exploration Assistant:
Right Frame provides custom analysis query tools
Bottom Frame provides query results
Tool bar at the top allows copy, pan, zoom, reports
Pop-up menu provides additional functions
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Cursor Position
Viewing Scale
Size of map window

24. Display and download data from 38 geochemical elements
Analysis Tools:
Geochem map embedded in the Exploration Assistant
Values in PPM or PPB
Ability to download RGS table
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25. Display geology by age, lithology & terrane
Other Analysis Tools:
MINFILE: commodities, names and deposit types.
Geology: age, lithology and terrain; or combine query.
Claims: names and anniversary dates.
Gazetteer
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26. Mineral Title Map Tenure on TRIM features
Tenure is themed by Coal Placer and Mineral
Double click on claim for link to Titles Database (MIDA)
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27. Crown Grant Raster Index Layer links to Raster Maps for viewing or download
Turn on layer at top for Crown Grant Raster Index:
Double click on the resulting clickable grid
A report is run in the bottom window, which gives access to TIFF downloads or Interactive view of raster map
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28. Selected Theme Maps Jennings River Detailed Geology delivers SHP files
Jennings River Geology Map
This map is displayed in Albers Equal Area projection and includes the Jennings River area (NTS 104O/14E and 15) geology. The detailed map features: Station Points, Features and Labels; Geology Lines, Polygons (stippled and solid) and Labels; Outcrops; and Eskers. Geology is from of Open File by J. Nelson, T. Harms, C. Roots, M. Mihalynuk and M. de Keijzer.
Guichon Batholith Map
This map covers NTS map 92I and is displayed in BC-Albers projection. Unique data layers include the Guichon Magnetic Linears, Guichon Geology Transparent, and Guichon Geology. Mapping was done by W. J. McMillan, J. D. Blanch-Flower, P. McAndless, D. Coombes, P. Garvin; and linework was digitally captured by Cominco Ltd.
Guichon Batholith

29. Selected Theme Maps Vernon Geology Structures Mapping Stations, Ages
Vernon Geology Map
This map covers NTS maps 082L03, 06, 11, 13, 14 and is displayed in the Universal Transverse Mercator projection. Unique layers to this map are Geology Unit, Lines, Structures, Mapping Stations, and Ages in the Vernon Area.
Aggregate Potential Map
This map displays the results of four aggregate potential study areas: Prince George, Okanagan, Nanaimo and Sea-to-Sky. Each of these four study sites are organized into four layers under the Aggregate Potential layer Group. Photos of aggregate pits are available mainly in the north part of the Sea-to-Sky study area. To view the photos, use the select tool and double click if a hand shows while on the pit symbol. Links to the Aggregate Projects and downloads are available in the PopUp Menu on the Map.
Aggregate Potential

30. Selected Theme Maps GSC Geophysics Gravity, Aeromagnetics
SEBC Geophysics
Regional Geophysics Map
This map is projected in Lambert Conformal Conic, NAD 27. Unique layers to this map are Gravity, Aeromagnetics, Landsat and DEM Shaded Relief. These images come directly from the CORDLINK, a collaborative knowledge network initiative between the Geological Survey of Canada and its provincial/territorial and academic partners in western Canada.
Southeast BC Geophysics Map
The Southeast BC Geophysics map is displayed in UTM-NAD 83 projection and contains three unique layers geophysical layers: Kootmag, Magnetics and Thorium ratios. These layers are from the Geological Survey of Canada Pacific Geoscience Centre. A sample detailed orthophoto (1 metre pixels) is available for area 082F.099 at scale of 1:35,000.

31. Selected Theme Maps
Mineral Activity mining, coal, industrial mineral, refining & Smelting operations
Petroleum Tenure & Wells
Mineral Activity Maps
These maps display locations of mining, coal, industrial mineral, refining and smelting operations.
Petroleum Tenure and Wells Map
This map displays northeastern BC Petroleum and Natural Gas well locations, tenure and major pipelines. Tools allow users to query tenure owner, tenure number, range of tenure numbers or BC Gazetteer locations in the right window frame. This queried information can be displayed on the map.

32. Selected Theme Maps
Terrain Map Index surficial geology & terrain maps Digital Version of (Open File )
GSC & GSB Geology Map Indexes
Terrain Map Index (Open File )
This published index provides a compilation of data for about 2000 surficial geology/terrain maps of British Columbia. The database is presented both as a tabulated listing, and graphically in a series of provincial base maps. The tabulated database presents the location in relation to the National Topographic System, scale and agency involved. This hardcopy report is available from Crown Publications. A link to the Terrain Map Library provides terrain and slope stability related maps in digital format. The digital maps may be constructed and viewed on-line or downloaded for use in a GIS or Desktop Mapping package.
GSC & GSB Geology Map Indexes
This map of the World, is zoomed into Canada and is displayed in Mercator projection. This map contains map index layers from the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) and B.C. Geological Survey (GSB), as well as a volcano, world countries, major cities layer, U.S. Cities, States and Interstates layers.

33. Benefits Operational for 5 years Built & maintained at low cost
Free Internet access to comprehensive data
Capable of delivering any georeferenced data
Remote map authoring over the Web
Link to and from other MapGuide sites
Create your own maps for display
Vector, raster & point data downloads
Small server in the middle was the original MapPlace server.
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34. Benefits
Professional Geoscientists maintain, support, & offer training on the site
Excellent client feedback
BC & Yukon Chamber of Mines Award 1999
Service to the Public Award 2001
Top Website at Ministry of Energy & Mines
Other jurisdictions adopting site style
Efficient and Flexible
Satisfy client requests for custom queries & maps
Rapid addition of new data & changes to existing data
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35. Thank You & Please Visit For Your On-line Exploration Toolbox
Thank You & Please Visit
For Your On-line Exploration Toolbox
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