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Location Map — Yukon

To create a exploration project location map for Yukon, import your YT 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 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 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 Yukon

  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 Yukon

  • 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 Yukon

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

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 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.