Historical geological datasets

QMAP regional geological GIS sheets (1994–2012)

The individual GIS-based regional geological compilations made before the seamless national QMAP dataset.

GNS Science's QMAP programme began with the Dunedin sheet in 1994 and went on to produce 21 1:250,000 regional geological map sheets. The GIS process compiled published and unpublished geological maps, integrated fieldwork and stored geological boundaries and attributes for revised cartographic outputs.

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The regional GIS sheets are historical products in their own right. Their interpretation and preparation dates differ by sheet. GNS created the seamless national GIS mosaic in 2014, after the regional programme, so the two datasets should be distinguished.

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Rebuilding the geological mapScientific mapping

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1994 · QMAP geological GIS compilation startsyear precision
2006–2014 · QMAP geological vector data distributed on CDyear precision

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5 documented relationships. Select a connection to read its basis and sources.

CDs distributed regional QMAP GIS productsQMAP digital vector-data CD-ROM distribution (2006–2014)
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CDs distributed regional QMAP GIS products. Source citation documents this association.
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1. National Library NZ, regional QMAP vector-data CD-ROMs (2006–2014)
Geological map compilation and publicationGNS Science
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Geological map compilation and publication. See the supporting documented activity and linked sources.
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1. Rattenbury and Isaac, QMAP 1:250,000 Geological Map project, 2012
Regional datasets later combined as a seamless national GISQMAP geological map of New Zealand 1:250,000
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Regional datasets later combined as a seamless national GIS. See the supporting documented activity and linked sources.
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1. Rattenbury and Isaac, QMAP 1:250,000 Geological Map project, 2012
Updated preceding geological map seriesGeological maps 1:250,000 (1959–1973 editions)
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Updated preceding geological map series. See the supporting documented activity and linked sources.
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1. Rattenbury and Isaac, QMAP 1:250,000 Geological Map project, 2012
Compiled historical geological mapping alongside fieldworkGNS Historic Geological Map Archive
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Compiled historical geological mapping alongside fieldwork. See the supporting documented activity and linked sources.
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1. Rattenbury and Isaac, QMAP 1:250,000 Geological Map project, 2012