Transcript The MapPlace - An Internet-based Mineral Exploration Tool

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Ministry of Energy and Mines
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The MapPlace
Web Site Features & Design
Available Data & Maps
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Ward Kilby
acknowledged as early
developer of MapPlace
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Larry Jones
Don MacIntyre
Pat Desjardins
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What is The MapPlace ?
An Internet-based system providing access
to vast amounts of geospatial data
Users can interactively view, search and
download datasets
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Create, copy and print maps and reports
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MapGuide
Author .MWF
Netscape, Microsoft
Web Browser
MapGuide
Viewer .MWF
Raster
Image
HTML
Document
.MLF
CORDLINK
MapGuide Server
(cordlink.gsc.mrcan.gc.ca/cordlink1/)
HTTP:\\
NGSC/CGPD
MapGuide Server
MINFILE/ARIS
ColdFusion Servers
Internet
(ntserv.gis.nrcan.gc.ca/cgpd/)
(www.em.gov.bc.ca/geology)
MMSD
MapGuide Server
MINERAL TITLES
ColdFusion Server
(mmsd1.mms.nrcan.gc.ca/maps)
(www.em.gov.bc.ca/MiDa/)
.HTML
MapPlace
Web Server
Raster
.MWF
Microsoft's Internet Info Server
(www.em.gov.bc.ca/MapPlace)
CGI Gateway Interface
.CFM
SQL RDBMS
Access
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Cold Fusion
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CGI Gateway
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SDF Data
Files
OLE DB
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MapGuide
Server
Raster Data
Files
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What Data is Available ?
Metallic & industrial mineral potential ranking
Bedrock & surficial geology
Regional silt & water geochemistry (RGS)
Mineral occurrences (MINFILE) & COALFILE
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Mineral & Petroleum Tenure/PNG Wells
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Assessment reports (ARIS)
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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
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Data
Object Type
Bedrock Geology
Polygon, Line
Mineral Potential
Polygon
Aggregate
Point, Polygon
COAL Reports, Boreholes,
Trenches, Bulk Samples
Point, PDF files
No. of Objects / Coverage
60,000; 180,570
788
725 pts / 3 areas
827 reports;
Reports, Downloads and
Web Links
legend reports & download
data report & download
table download
reports & downloads
8350 boreholes;
3324 trenches;
459 bulk samples
MINFILE
Point
12,091
reports, downloads, links
ARIS
Point, PDF files
25,941
reports, downloads, links
RGS
Point, Polygon
44,428
complete data download
Mineral Tenure
Polygon
41,862
report & links
Crown Grants
Raster image
100%
TIFF file downloads
Petroleum Tenure & Wells
Point, Polygon
11,917 titles;
reports & downloads
14,405 wells
Topography: Contours,
Roads, Rail, Rivers, Lakes,
Aquifers
Points, Polygon, Line
Geographic Locations (Map
Grids, Gazetteer)
Administration Areas (First
Nations, Parks, Forestry)
Point, Polygon
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Polygon
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1122 aquifers
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7000 TRIM maps;
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Raster Images
very large;
41,500
multiple
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DEM, LandSat, Aeromagnetics, Gravity, Orthophotos
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
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Terranes, Mineral Potential, Indexes
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Geology
1:5,000,000
1:1,000,000
1:250,000
Terranes
Geology
with
1:250,000
Contour
Lines
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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
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gazetteer, mining & smelting operations
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Others – PNG wells, claim posts, aggregate pits,
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MINFILE
with
LandSat
&
Report
Link
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ARIS
with
Orthophoto
&
Link to
PDF
Report
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Map report of COALFILE data on DEM
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Regional
Geochemisty
Surveys
(RGS)
on DEM
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Mineral
Tenure
with
Aeromag
&
Link to
Report
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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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21 Theme Maps Available
BCGS Geology Map
Vernon Geology Map
Exploration Assistant
Aggregate Potential Map
Mineral Titles Map
Terrain Map Index
World Map
Regional Geophysics Map
Jennings River Geology
Barkerville Geology
Southeast BC Geophysics
Petroleum Titles and Wells
Coal Map
BC Geology Map Index
Guichon Batholith
Mineral Activity Maps
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GSC & GSB Geology Indexes
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Lillooet LRMP Map
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USA Map
Relief and Radar Map
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Canada Map
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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.
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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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Investigate
The
MapPlace
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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
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Mineral Titles by claim name and anniversary date
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Copy to other
graphic package
Pan
Zoom-to search tool
Report for selected object
Exploration
Assistant
JavaScript frame provides
search capabilities
Print...
Page Setup
Pan
Reload
Pop-Up Menu
use the right
mouse button
Copy
Zoom
Bookmarks
Select
Select Map Objects
Select within polygon
View
Select Radius
About
Select Polygon
Select Clear
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Cursor Position
Viewing Scale
Size of map window
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Display and
download
data from 38
geochemical
elements
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Display
geology by
age,
lithology &
terrane
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Mineral
Title
Map
Tenure
on TRIM
features
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Crown
Grant
Raster
Index
Layer
links to
Raster Maps
for viewing
or download
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Selected Theme Maps
Jennings River
Detailed Geology delivers SHP files
Guichon Batholith
Selected Theme Maps
Vernon Geology
Structures Mapping Stations, Ages
Aggregate Potential
Selected Theme Maps
GSC Geophysics
Gravity, Aeromagnetics
SEBC Geophysics
Selected Theme Maps
Mineral Activity
mining, coal, industrial mineral,
refining & Smelting operations
Petroleum Tenure &
Wells
Selected Theme Maps
Terrain Map Index
surficial geology & terrain maps
Digital Version of (Open File 1992-13)
GSC & GSB
Geology Map Indexes
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
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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
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Satisfy client requests for custom queries & maps
Rapid addition of new data & changes to existing data
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Other jurisdictions adopting site style
Efficient and Flexible
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