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Location Map — Northwest Territories

To create a exploration project location map for Northwest Territories, import your NT claims or data as GeoJSON, assign the appropriate layer role for automatic styling, set the Satellite or Topographic basemap, and export as PNG or PDF. The entire process takes 15–30 minutes with no GIS experience required.

About Mining in Northwest Territories

The Northwest Territories hosts Canada's diamond industry and the historic Yellowknife gold camp, with extensive underexplored terrain across the Slave Geological Province.

Key minerals: diamonds, gold, tungsten, lead, zinc, lithium. Notable deposits: Ekati, Diavik, Giant Mine, Con Mine. Mining districts: Yellowknife, Mackenzie, Slave Geological Province.

The Northwest Territories Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment administers mineral rights in Northwest Territories. Claim data is accessible through NWT Mining Recorder.

What is a Location Map?

A location map provides geographic context for an exploration project — showing the property in relation to nearby infrastructure, towns, past-producing mines, and regional geology. It is required in virtually every investor presentation, technical report, and corporate presentation. A clear, professional location map immediately communicates project accessibility and regional context.

How to Create a Location Map for Northwest Territories

  1. Import your property boundary as GeoJSON
  2. Enable the Province/State inset to show regional context
  3. Turn on Context overlay for roads, towns, and water
  4. Enable Reference Labels to show place names
  5. Zoom out to show 50–200 km of surrounding area
  6. Add a distance ring to show project scale
  7. Configure the title with project name and region
  8. Export as PNG for presentations or PDF for reports

Recommended Settings for Northwest Territories

  • Basemap: Satellite or Topographic
  • Design theme: Investor — Navy & White or Terrain — Earthy & Warm
  • 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 Northwest Territories

  • Corporate presentations
  • NI 43-101 reports
  • Investor decks
  • Website project pages
  • Regulatory submissions

Frequently Asked Questions

What file format do I need for Northwest Territories mineral claims data?
Northwest Territories mineral claims boundaries are available from NWT Mining Recorder 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 Northwest Territories?
Mineral claims in Northwest Territories are regulated by the Northwest Territories Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment. All tenure and claims data can be queried through NWT Mining Recorder.
What minerals are typically mapped in Northwest Territories?
Northwest Territories is known for its diamonds, gold, tungsten, lead deposits. Key producing and exploration-stage properties include Ekati, Diavik, Giant Mine. The main mining districts are Yellowknife, Mackenzie, Slave Geological Province.
Can I export a Northwest Territories exploration project location 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.