Topography and bathymetry of Europe

The dataset is an Imhof-inspired cartographic base map combining topography and bathymetry, covering European countries and adjacent marine areas. The map has been constructed by merging several existing digital elevation models, with topography primarily based on EU-DEM v1.1 and the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM), and bathymetry derived from the General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans (GEBCO). The dataset provides a continuous surface integrating land and marine areas and has been developed with a focus on visual quality and regional applications.

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Date ( Publication )
2023-10-05
Identifier
dk.geus / eu_imhof_basemap
Presentation form
Digital map
Purpose
The purpose of the dataset is to provide a consistent and continuous elevation model across land and marine areas where individual source datasets cover only parts of the domain. The dataset has been developed to support visualisation, background mapping, regional analyses and modelling requiring an integrated topographic and bathymetric surface.
Status
Completed
Point of contact
  The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - Christian Brogaard Pedersen ( )
Maintenance and update frequency
As needed
Point of contact
  The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - GIS-support
Keywords ( Theme )
  • Dataset
  • Digital elevation model
  • Topography
  • Bathymetry
  • Composite dataset
  • Terrain model
  • GEBCO
Forskningsemner Forskningsemner ( Theme )
Geografisk Geografisk ( Place )
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CC BY 4.0
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This dataset contains data based on the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service (EU-DEM). Copernicus data are made available on a full, free and open access basis. When distributing or publicly communicating the data, the Copernicus source must be clearly acknowledged. Any adaptations or modifications must be clearly indicated, and the use must not imply official endorsement by the European Union.
Use limitation
The GEBCO Grid should NOT be used for navigation or for any other purpose involving safety at sea.
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The GEBCO Grid (including GEBCO_2023) is placed in the public domain and may be used free of charge. Users must acknowledge the source of the GEBCO Grid, must not imply official status or endorsement by GEBCO, IHO or IOC, and must not mislead others or misrepresent the GEBCO Grid or its source.
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This dataset contains data based on the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) provided by NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). SRTM data are in the public domain and may be used without restriction. Source attribution is recommended.
Spatial representation type
Grid
Denominator
150000
Metadata language
Da
Character set
UTF8
Topic category
  • Geoscientific information
  • Elevation
  • Imagery base maps earth cover
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Supplemental Information

The dataset is not an authoritative elevation model but a compilation product based on multiple external data sources. Local differences in resolution, accuracy and data quality may occur, particularly in transition zones between land and sea and between the applied source datasets.

The cartographic design is inspired by classical maps produced by cartography professor Eduard Imhof. The colour representation of the topography is based on an Imhof-inspired colour scheme developed by John Nelson (Esri). The dataset is primarily intended for visualisation, base mapping and regional analyses and is not an authoritative elevation model.
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
Interactive webmap ( WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link )

Interactive map displaying the dataset.

OnLine resource
EU-DEM version 1.1 ( WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link )

EU-DEM v1.1 is a pan-European digital elevation model produced by the European Environment Agency, based on a fusion of SRTM and ASTER GDEM data.

OnLine resource
Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) DEM ( WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link )

The SRTM DEM provides near-global digital elevation data derived from radar interferometry collected during the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission.

OnLine resource
GEBCO 2023 Grid ( WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link )

The GEBCO 2023 Grid is a global bathymetric grid providing information on seafloor topography, compiled by the GEBCO community.

OnLine resource
Denmark_Imhof_basemap ( ESRI:REST )

ArcGIS REST Service

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

ArcGIS WMS Service

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

ArcGIS WMTS Service

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Dataset
Statement
The dataset was produced by merging several existing digital elevation models. EU-DEM version 1.1 and SRTM DEM were used as primary sources for land areas, while bathymetric data from GEBCO were used for marine areas. The original datasets were harmonised with respect to resolution, reference system and spatial coverage to produce a continuous surface. The dataset is a derived product and reflects the quality, resolution and limitations of the source datasets.
File identifier
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Metadata language
Danskda
Character set
UTF8
Hierarchy level
Dataset
Date stamp
2026-02-11T12:55:59.148873Z
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

Bathymetry Composite dataset Dataset Digital elevation model GEBCO Terrain model Topography
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