Geological surface map of Denmark 1:200.000

This dataset represents a nationwide digital geological map of superficial deposits in Denmark at a scale of 1:200.000. The map shows the classification and distribution of near-surface deposits, primarily glacial and post-glacial sediments. The dataset is based on the Digital Soil and Sediment Map of Denmark at 1:25.000 in areas where detailed mapping is available. In other areas, the distribution of deposits has been interpreted based on borehole data, landscape analysis and other available geological information. The deposits are classified into 12 generalised types, making the dataset a simplified and generalised version of the detailed 1:25.000 map. The dataset provides a national overview of superficial deposits and serves as a reference for regional and national applications.

Identifikation

Titel: Geological surface map of Denmark 1:200.000

Offentliggørelsestidspunkt

Dato (Publication): 2011-10-09

Ansvarlig myndighed og kontaktoplysninger

Kontakt vedr. service

Organisationsnavn	E-mail adresse	Rolle
Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS)	gis-support@geus.dk	Point of contact

Metadata author

Organisationsnavn	E-mail adresse	Rolle
Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS)	gis-support@geus.dk	Point of contact

Geografisk udstrækning

Koordinatsystem: ETRS89 / UTM 32N (EPSG:25832)

Nøgleord

Nøgleord: Geology

Type: Theme

Titel: GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0

Dato (Publication): 2008-06-01

Kode: geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.httpinspireeceuropaeutheme-theme

Nøgleord: INSPIRE

Nøgleord: Soil

Nøgleord: Quaternary

Nøgleord: Surface

Nøgleord: Denmark

Nøgleord: ArcGIS

Type: Theme

Nøgleord: Geoscience and history policy

Nøgleord: Soils and biogeochemistry

Nøgleord: Quaternary geology

Type: Theme

Titel: Research Topics

Dato (Publication): 2025-11-03

Kode: geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.GEUSResearchTopics

Nøgleord: Denmark

Type: Place

Titel: Geographic

Dato (Publication): 2025-12-11

Kode: geonetwork.thesaurus.local.place.Geoplaces_SKOS_da_en

Kvalitet

Type som metadata beskriver: Dataset

Resultat af overholdelse

Titel: Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 of 23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services

Dato (Publication): 2010-12-08

Unique resource identifier: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2010/1089

Erklæring: See the referenced specification

Specifikation overholdes: Yes

Beskrivelse: The dataset was compiled by the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) and represents version 2 of the digital superficial deposits map at a scale of 1:200.000. The map is based on the compilation and harmonisation of existing geological maps, borehole data, geomorphological analyses and previous Quaternary geological investigations. Version 2 includes updates and improvements compared to earlier versions, including revised deposit boundaries and classifications based on new knowledge and quality assurance.

During compilation of the dataset, generalisation and adjustments have been applied in certain areas, resulting in a spatial uncertainty of up to approximately 200 m, locally slightly more. The dataset is designed as an overview map at a scale of 1:200.000 and is suitable for educational purposes, regional-scale analyses and as background information for other thematic maps. The dataset is not subject to continuous updates and was published in GEUS Report 2011/19.

Mapping of superficial deposits in Denmark has been a core task of the Danish geological surveys since the establishment of the Geological Survey of Denmark (DGU) in 1888. The digital superficial deposits map at a scale of 1:200.000, version 2, builds on this long mapping tradition but represents a modern digital compilation and interpretation based on more recent data and methods.