Maps and Geology of the Klondike

Official resources for research and exploration

Geological maps of Klondike region

Yukon Geological Survey

The Yukon Geological Survey (YGS) hosts authoritative interactive bedrock and surficial datasets, placer history layers, and web applications. These tools provide professional-grade geological information for researchers, prospectors, and industry.

GeoYukon Platform

GeoYukon provides integrated access to claims/tenure information and base layers. The platform allows users to overlay multiple data types: current claims, historic placer activity, geological units, topography, and infrastructure.

Recent Open Files

Recent open-file reports cover parts of the Dawson Range, Coffee, and Mount Freegold districts. These publications include detailed mapping, geochemical surveys, and updated interpretations incorporating modern understanding of orogenic gold systems.

Using the Maps

Whether you're a researcher, prospector, or enthusiast, these mapping tools provide unprecedented access to geological knowledge. Understanding bedrock geology, surficial deposits, and historic placer locations helps build a complete picture of the Klondike's resource potential and mining history.