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Geomorphological Map of Denmark 1:200.000

The Geomorphological Map of Denmark, version 3 (2022), depicts landscape types across Denmark at a scale of 1:200.000. The landscape types are defined based on shared geomorphological characteristics that can be related to the processes responsible for their formation. Most landscape types were formed during Quaternary glaciations and by meltwater from the glaciers, while the map also includes post-glacial landscapes such as marine and coastal environments, river valleys, lakes and wetlands, as well as aeolian landforms. The map further reflects landscape features influenced by pre-Quaternary bedrock, including exposed crystalline basement on Bornholm and chalk formations in northern Jutland, as well as surface features related to subsurface structural movements. Anthropogenic landscapes resulting from land reclamation, drainage, excavation, and infilling are also represented.

The map is based on systematic geomorphological mapping and interpretation of landforms derived from geological data, terrain analysis and existing cartographic material.

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Date ( Publication )
2022-01-01
Identifier
dk.geus / dk_geomorphological_map
Author
  Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - Peter Roll Jakobsen ( )
Presentation form
Digital map
Purpose
The purpose of the dataset is to provide a nationwide, consistent, and updated overview of geomorphological landscape types in Denmark. The map is suitable for education, research, landscape analysis, planning, and as a scientific basis for interdisciplinary studies where understanding landscape formation and development is essential.
Status
Completed
Point of contact
  The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - Henrik Jønsson Granat ( )
Maintenance and update frequency
As needed
Point of contact
  The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - GIS-support
Keywords ( Theme )
  • Dataset
  • Geomorphology
  • Landscape types
  • Quaternary
  • Denmark
  • GIS
Forskningsemner Forskningsemner ( Theme )
  • Quaternary geology
  • Sedimentary rocks and processes
  • Geomorphology
Geografisk Geografisk ( Place )
  • Denmark
Access constraints
Other restrictions
Use constraints
Other restrictions
Other constraints
CC0 1.0
Spatial representation type
Vector
Denominator
200000
Metadata language
Da
Character set
UTF8
Topic category
  • Geoscientific information
  • Imagery base maps earth cover
Begin date
2013-01-01
End date
2022-01-01
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Supplemental Information
The map is a thematic geomorphological overview map prepared by GEUS that represents the latest comprehensive professional version of the geomorphological map of Denmark. The map is not updated continuously.
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
Geomorfologi ( ESRI:REST )

ArcGIS REST Service

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

ArcGIS WMS Service

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

ArcGIS WMTS Service

Hierarchy level
Dataset
Statement

The geomorphological map of Denmark at a scale of 1:200,000 was produced through systematic mapping and interpretation of landforms. Landform types were interpreted using topographic maps, geological maps and the national digital elevation model of Denmark. Previously published geomorphological maps, landscape descriptions and interpretations from available literature were also incorporated.

The mapping was carried out manually based on an integrated geomorphological assessment of landforms, surface structures and spatial relationships. The map represents a synthesis of geomorphological units generalised to the scale of 1:200,000, and the classification of landforms follows the methodological framework defined for the project.

In version 3, the entire country has been mapped, although terrain striping is not fully mapped in Jutland north of Horsens. Zealand and the islands were mapped in 2013 and revised in 2018, Southern Jutland and Funen were mapped in 2018, and northern Jutland was mapped in 2022. The map reflects the geomorphological understanding at the time of publication.

File identifier
68fdd5ae-8091-4188-b5f2-da43f890b126 XML
Metadata language
Danskda
Character set
UTF8
Hierarchy level
Dataset
Date stamp
2026-03-20T10:30:34.551338Z
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

Dataset Denmark GIS Geomorphology Landscape types Quaternary
Forskningsemner
Geomorphology Quaternary geology Sedimentary rocks and processes

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