Height and Depth Map of Denmark

The Height and Depth Map of Denmark is a coherent map showing both land elevation above sea level and sea depth within the Danish area. The map is based on elevation and bathymetric data represented by 5-metre contour intervals closed to polygons and provides continuous coverage across the land–sea boundary. The dataset offers an integrated overview of terrain and bathymetry in Denmark and surrounding waters.

The terrestrial elevation component is derived from topographic data suitable for use at scales down to approximately 1:25.000, while the bathymetric component is compiled from datasets of varying origin and resolution. The map was originally assembled around 1997, with subsequent updates to the Danish land areas carried out during 2005–2006. The dataset is primarily intended for regional visualisation and analysis.

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Date ( Publication )
1997-01-01
Identifier
dk.geus / Unique resource identifier
Presentation form
Digital map
Purpose
The purpose of the dataset is to provide a coherent overview of terrain elevation and sea depth in Denmark and surrounding waters. The map is suitable for visualisation, education, planning, and as a background layer for other thematic maps where an integrated elevation and depth perspective is required.
Status
Completed
Point of contact
  The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - GIS-support ( )
Maintenance and update frequency
As needed
Point of contact
  The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - GIS-support
Keywords ( Theme )
  • Dataset
  • Elevation
  • Bathymetry
  • Terrain model
  • Denmark
  • ArcGIS
Forskningsemner Forskningsemner ( Theme )
Geografisk Geografisk ( Place )
Access constraints
Other restrictions
Use constraints
Other restrictions
Other constraints
CC BY 4.0
Spatial representation type
Grid
Denominator
25000
Metadata language
Da
Character set
UTF8
Topic category
  • Geoscientific information
  • Elevation
Begin date
1997-01-01
End date
2006-12-31
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Supplemental Information
The dataset is a composite overview map based on source data of varying age, origin, and resolution. The map is not subject to continuous updates and should be used as a regional background layer. For detailed analysis and precise applications, more recent and specialised elevation and bathymetric datasets should be used.
Reference system identifier
ETRS 89 / UTM 32N (EPSG:25832)
Distribution format
  • WMS ( )

  • WMTS ( )

  • REST ( )

Distributor
  The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - GIS-support
OnLine resource
Download ( WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download )

Download dataset from GEUS' Dataverse

OnLine resource
Interactive webmap ( WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link )

Interactive map displaying the dataset.

OnLine resource
Hoejde_dybde ( ESRI:REST )

ArcGIS REST Service

OnLine resource
Hoejde ( OGC:WMS-1.3.0-http-get-capabilities )

ArcGIS WMS Service

OnLine resource
Denmark_Hoejde_dybde ( OGC:WMTS-1.0.0-http-get-capabilities )

ArcGIS WMTS Service

Hierarchy level
Dataset
Statement

The dataset is compiled from multiple elevation and bathymetric data sources of varying origin and resolution. Terrestrial elevations are based on 5-metre contour lines closed to polygons and later supplemented by a high-resolution elevation grid with a 40 cm resolution produced in 2014–2015 as a mosaic. The bathymetric component is based on 5-metre depth contours from 2006, supplemented by later bathymetric grids.

Depth data originate from several sources depending on geographic area, including the Danish Hydrographic Office for inner Danish waters, the Norwegian Mapping Authority for areas north and west of Frederikshavn, the Baltic Sea Research Institute for southeastern areas towards the Swedish coast, and GEUS data for the North Sea. Bathymetric grids were originally delivered in geographic coordinates and later reprojected to ETRS 1989 / UTM zone 32. The dataset also includes a polygon layer documenting data sources and compilation scale for individual areas.
File identifier
4f9e5981-3e36-4f98-b7cf-58ed785ab38b XML
Metadata language
Danskda
Character set
UTF8
Hierarchy level
Dataset
Date stamp
2026-01-30T07:48:35.607977Z
Metadata standard name
ISO 19115:2003/19139
Metadata standard version
1.0
Point of contact
  The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - GIS-support ( )
 
 

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Keywords

ArcGIS Bathymetry Dataset Denmark Elevation Terrain model
Forskningsemner
Geoscience and history policy Quaternary geology Tectonics and structural geology

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