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Geological surface map of Denmark 1:25.000

The Digital Geological Map of Denmark 1:25,000, version 7.0, is a nationwide geological dataset describing the distribution of near-surface soil and sediment types across Denmark. The dataset is produced and maintained by the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) and represents the latest version of the digital soil and sediment map at a scale of 1:25,000.

The map is based on an integrated interpretation of geological field observations, borehole data, historical analogue maps, and more recent digital datasets. Soil and sediment units are classified according to their lithological and genetic characteristics and represent the dominant materials in the uppermost geological layers. The dataset is continuously updated, and version 7.0 includes both revisions of previously mapped areas and newly mapped regions.

The dataset is widely used as a foundation for geological analysis, land-use planning, environmental assessment, groundwater protection, raw material management, research, and education.

In version 7 from 2023, 93% of Denmark's land area is classified, and the map is continuously supplemented. The map and sediment type description are published in GEUS report 2023/29, where further information is available.

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Date ( Publication )
2024-01-17
Identifier
dk.geus / jordartskort_25000
Author
  Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland - Lærke Therese Andersen
Author
  Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - Peter Roll Jakobsen
Presentation form
Digital map
Purpose
To provide a detailed, consistent, and up-to-date geological map of near-surface soil and sediment types in Denmark for management, analysis, planning, and research purposes.
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
  • Geology
  • Soils
  • Mapping
  • Denmark
  • ArcGIS
  • QGIS
Forskningsemner Forskningsemner ( Theme )
  • Sedimentary rocks and processes
  • Quaternary geology
Geografisk Geografisk ( Place )
  • Denmark
Access constraints
Other restrictions
Use constraints
Other restrictions
Other constraints
CC BY 4.0
Spatial representation type
Vector
Denominator
25000
Metadata language
Da
Character set
UTF8
Topic category
  • Geoscientific information
  • Imagery base maps earth cover
Begin date
1888-01-01
End date
2023-12-31
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Supplemental Information
None specified
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
Report ( DOI )

Andersen, L. T., Anthonsen, K. L., & Jakobsen, P. R. (2024). Danmarks Digitale Jordartskort 1:25.000. Version 7.0. GEUS. Danmarks og Grønlands Geologiske Undersøgelse Rapport 2023/29, 30 pp.

OnLine resource
Soil map 25000 ( OGC:WMTS-1.0.0-http-get-capabilities )

ArcGIS WMTS Service

OnLine resource
Jordartskort_25000 ( ESRI:REST )

ArcGIS REST Service

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

ArcGIS WMS Service

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

Interactive map displaying the dataset.

Hierarchy level
Dataset
Statement
The Digital Geological Map version 7.0 is the product of a long-term geological data acquisition and mapping program in Denmark. Field surveys and geological observations were carried out from approximately 1888 up to the publication year of 2023. The map is based on compiled geological data from interpreted field maps, boreholes, and systematic digitization of historical analogue maps. Version 7 includes additional mapped areas beyond earlier versions and was produced by the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS).
File identifier
a039bc0f-1ac5-4d5f-a3b2-49859c8745f7 XML
Metadata language
Danskda
Character set
UTF8
Hierarchy level
Dataset
Date stamp
2026-03-20T10:28:27.15901Z
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 Dataset Denmark Geology Mapping QGIS Soils
Forskningsemner
Quaternary geology Sedimentary rocks and processes

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