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Infrastructure Map — Yukon

To create a mining infrastructure map for Yukon, import your YT claims or data as GeoJSON, assign the appropriate layer role for automatic styling, set the Topographic basemap, and export as PNG or PDF. The entire process takes 15–30 minutes with no GIS experience required.

About Mining in Yukon

Yukon is one of Canada's most exciting frontier mining jurisdictions, with multiple large-scale gold, copper-gold, and polymetallic projects at various stages of development.

Key minerals: gold, silver, lead, zinc, copper, tungsten. Notable deposits: Coffee Gold, Casino, Minto, Klondike Placer. Mining districts: Dawson, Mayo, Kluane, White Pass.

The Yukon Energy, Mines and Resources administers mineral rights in Yukon. Claim data is accessible through Yukon MapBrowser.

What is a Infrastructure Map?

An infrastructure map communicates the logistical reality of an exploration project — road access, power availability, water sources, airstrips, and proximity to service communities. Investors and permitting authorities use these maps to assess project advancement costs and feasibility. A well-made infrastructure map can significantly de-risk a project in the eyes of financiers.

How to Create a Infrastructure Map for Yukon

  1. Import road network GeoJSON and assign Roads/Access role
  2. Import water bodies and rivers
  3. Import property boundary
  4. Enable topographic basemap to show terrain and elevation context
  5. Add labels for key infrastructure (airstrip, camp, power line)
  6. Add a scale bar to communicate distances accurately
  7. Enable North Arrow
  8. Export as PDF for permitting packages

Recommended Settings for Yukon

  • Basemap: Topographic
  • Design theme: Terrain — Earthy & Warm or Technical — Sharp Borders
  • Export format: PNG at 2× for investor presentations, PDF (Letter or A4) for NI 43-101 reports
  • Coordinate system: Ensure source data is in WGS84 (EPSG:4326)

Common Use Cases in Yukon

  • Permitting applications
  • Feasibility studies
  • Investor presentations
  • Environmental assessments

Frequently Asked Questions

What file format do I need for Yukon mineral claims data?
Yukon mineral claims boundaries are available from Yukon MapBrowser and can typically be downloaded as Shapefiles or KML. Convert these to GeoJSON at mapshaper.org before importing into Exploration Maps.
Who regulates mineral claims in Yukon?
Mineral claims in Yukon are regulated by the Yukon Energy, Mines and Resources. All tenure and claims data can be queried through Yukon MapBrowser.
What minerals are typically mapped in Yukon?
Yukon is known for its gold, silver, lead, zinc deposits. Key producing and exploration-stage properties include Coffee Gold, Casino, Minto. The main mining districts are Dawson, Mayo, Kluane.
Can I export a Yukon mining infrastructure map for an NI 43-101 report?
Yes. Exploration Maps exports PNG and PDF at 2–3× pixel ratio, suitable for inclusion in NI 43-101 technical reports as required figures. The export includes north arrow, scale bar, legend, and title block — all elements required for NI 43-101 compliance.